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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.44, 76.54 and 36.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.44, 76.54 and 36.06 is: 49.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.44 : 76.54 = 36.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.44/76.54 = 36.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.44x = 76.54 × 36.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.44x = 2,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760.03/55.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.78

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