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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.36, 76.37 and 36.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.36, 76.37 and 36.94 is: 50.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.36 : 76.37 = 36.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.36/76.37 = 36.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.36x = 76.37 × 36.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.36x = 2,821.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821.30/55.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.96

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