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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.92, 77.16 and 36.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.92, 77.16 and 36.51 is: 50.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.92 : 77.16 = 36.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.92/77.16 = 36.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.92x = 77.16 × 36.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.92x = 2,817.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817.11/55.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.38

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