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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.03, 75.92 and 36.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.03, 75.92 and 36.59 is: 50.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.03 : 75.92 = 36.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.03/75.92 = 36.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.03x = 75.92 × 36.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.03x = 2,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777.91/55.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.48

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