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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.03, 75.88 and 38.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.03, 75.88 and 38.63 is: 53.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.03 : 75.88 = 38.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.03/75.88 = 38.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.03x = 75.88 × 38.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.03x = 2,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931.24/55.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.27

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