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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.79, 75.59 and 36.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.79, 75.59 and 36.39 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.79 : 75.59 = 36.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.79/75.59 = 36.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.79x = 75.59 × 36.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.79x = 2,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750.88/54.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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