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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.53, 76.65 and 36.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.53, 76.65 and 36.87 is: 50.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.53 : 76.65 = 36.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.53/76.65 = 36.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.53x = 76.65 × 36.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.53x = 2,826.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826.09/55.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.89

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