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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.81, 76.99 and 36.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.81, 76.99 and 36.41 is: 50.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.81 : 76.99 = 36.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.81/76.99 = 36.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.81x = 76.99 × 36.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.81x = 2,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803.21/55.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.23

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