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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.76, 76.91 and 36.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.76, 76.91 and 36.37 is: 50.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.76 : 76.91 = 36.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.76/76.91 = 36.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.76x = 76.91 × 36.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.76x = 2,796.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796.84/55.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.16

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