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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.66, 82 and 36.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.66, 82 and 36.74 is: 55.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.66 : 82 = 36.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.66/82 = 36.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.66x = 82 × 36.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.66x = 3,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012.68/54.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.12

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