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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.06, 75.96 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.06, 75.96 and 38.68 is: 53.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.06 : 75.96 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.06/75.96 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.06x = 75.96 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.06x = 2,938.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938.13/55.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.36

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