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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.94, 83.79 and 36.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.94, 83.79 and 36.68 is: 54.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.94 : 83.79 = 36.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.94/83.79 = 36.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.94x = 83.79 × 36.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.94x = 3,073.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073.00/55.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.94

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