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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.96, 75.80 and 36.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.96, 75.80 and 36.56 is: 50.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.96 : 75.80 = 36.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.96/75.80 = 36.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.96x = 75.80 × 36.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.96x = 2,771.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771.25/54.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.42

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