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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.05, 75.91 and 36.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.05, 75.91 and 36.35 is: 50.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.05 : 75.91 = 36.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.05/75.91 = 36.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.05x = 75.91 × 36.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.05x = 2,759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759.33/55.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.12

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