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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.46, 76.51 and 36.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.46, 76.51 and 36.07 is: 49.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.46 : 76.51 = 36.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.46/76.51 = 36.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.46x = 76.51 × 36.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.46x = 2,759.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759.72/55.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.76

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