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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.91, 83.90 and 36.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.91, 83.90 and 36.64 is: 54.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.91 : 83.90 = 36.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.91/83.90 = 36.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.91x = 83.90 × 36.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.91x = 3,074.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074.29/55.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.98

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