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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.46, 83.12 and 36.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.46, 83.12 and 36.23 is: 54.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.46 : 83.12 = 36.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.46/83.12 = 36.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.46x = 83.12 × 36.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.46x = 3,011.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011.55/55.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.31

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