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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.91, 83.74 and 36.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.91, 83.74 and 36.59 is: 54.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.91 : 83.74 = 36.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.91/83.74 = 36.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.91x = 83.74 × 36.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.91x = 3,064.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064.05/55.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.81

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