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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.11, 76.07 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.11, 76.07 and 36.69 is: 50.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.11 : 76.07 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.11/76.07 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.11x = 76.07 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.11x = 2,790.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790.81/55.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.64

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