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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.98, 75.82 and 36.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.98, 75.82 and 36.57 is: 50.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.98 : 75.82 = 36.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.98/75.82 = 36.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.98x = 75.82 × 36.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.98x = 2,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772.74/54.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.43

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