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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.94, 82.34 and 36.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.94, 82.34 and 36.84 is: 55.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.94 : 82.34 = 36.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.94/82.34 = 36.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.94x = 82.34 × 36.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.94x = 3,033.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033.41/54.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.21

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