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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.27, 76.30 and 36.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.27, 76.30 and 36.87 is: 50.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.27 : 76.30 = 36.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.27/76.30 = 36.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.27x = 76.30 × 36.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.27x = 2,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813.49/55.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.90

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