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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.02, 75.96 and 36.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.02, 75.96 and 36.64 is: 50.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.02 : 75.96 = 36.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.02/75.96 = 36.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.02x = 75.96 × 36.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.02x = 2,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782.98/55.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.58

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