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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.46, 76.56 and 36.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.46, 76.56 and 36.02 is: 49.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.46 : 76.56 = 36.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.46/76.56 = 36.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.46x = 76.56 × 36.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.46x = 2,757.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757.69/55.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.72

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