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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.70, 83.49 and 36.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.70, 83.49 and 36.46 is: 54.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.70 : 83.49 = 36.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.70/83.49 = 36.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.70x = 83.49 × 36.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.70x = 3,044.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044.05/55.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.65

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