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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.76, 81.92 and 36.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.76, 81.92 and 36.47 is: 54.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.76 : 81.92 = 36.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.76/81.92 = 36.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.76x = 81.92 × 36.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.76x = 2,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987.62/54.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.56

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