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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.32, 76.36 and 36.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.32, 76.36 and 36.93 is: 50.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.32 : 76.36 = 36.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.32/76.36 = 36.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.32x = 76.36 × 36.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.32x = 2,819.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819.97/55.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.98

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