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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.84, 77.02 and 36.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.84, 77.02 and 36.43 is: 50.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.84 : 77.02 = 36.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.84/77.02 = 36.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.84x = 77.02 × 36.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.84x = 2,805.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805.84/55.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.25

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