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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.04, 76.06 and 38.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.04, 76.06 and 38.66 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.04 : 76.06 = 38.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.04/76.06 = 38.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.04x = 76.06 × 38.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.04x = 2,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940.48/55.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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