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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.84, 77.09 and 36.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.84, 77.09 and 36.45 is: 50.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.84 : 77.09 = 36.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.84/77.09 = 36.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.84x = 77.09 × 36.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.84x = 2,809.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809.93/55.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.32

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