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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.77, 75.62 and 36.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.77, 75.62 and 36.37 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.77 : 75.62 = 36.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.77/75.62 = 36.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.77x = 75.62 × 36.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.77x = 2,749.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749.74/54.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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