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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.01, 75.93 and 36.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.01, 75.93 and 36.61 is: 50.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.01 : 75.93 = 36.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.01/75.93 = 36.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.01x = 75.93 × 36.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.01x = 2,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779.80/55.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.54

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