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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.39, 76.39 and 36.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.39, 76.39 and 36.70 is: 50.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.39 : 76.39 = 36.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.39/76.39 = 36.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.39x = 76.39 × 36.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.39x = 2,803.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803.51/55.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.61

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