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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.96, 75.82 and 36.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.96, 75.82 and 36.53 is: 50.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.96 : 75.82 = 36.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.96/75.82 = 36.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.96x = 75.82 × 36.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.96x = 2,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769.52/54.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.40

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