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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.76, 82.38 and 36.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.76, 82.38 and 36.84 is: 55.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.76 : 82.38 = 36.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.76/82.38 = 36.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.76x = 82.38 × 36.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.76x = 3,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034.88/54.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.42

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