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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.22, 76.18 and 36.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.22, 76.18 and 36.57 is: 50.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.22 : 76.18 = 36.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.22/76.18 = 36.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.22x = 76.18 × 36.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.22x = 2,785.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785.90/55.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.45

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