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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.05, 75.99 and 38.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.05, 75.99 and 38.69 is: 53.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.05 : 75.99 = 38.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.05/75.99 = 38.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.05x = 75.99 × 38.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.05x = 2,940.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940.05/55.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.41

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