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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.05, 75.94 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.05, 75.94 and 36.60 is: 50.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.05 : 75.94 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.05/75.94 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.05x = 75.94 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.05x = 2,779.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779.40/55.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.49

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