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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.56, 76.61 and 36.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.56, 76.61 and 36.89 is: 50.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.56 : 76.61 = 36.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.56/76.61 = 36.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.56x = 76.61 × 36.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.56x = 2,825.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825.79/55.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.86

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