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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.31, 76.26 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.31, 76.26 and 36.90 is: 50.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.31 : 76.26 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.31/76.26 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.31x = 76.26 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.31x = 2,813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813.99/55.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.88

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