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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.07, 75.98 and 37.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.07, 75.98 and 37.58 is: 51.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.07 : 75.98 = 37.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.07/75.98 = 37.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.07x = 75.98 × 37.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.07x = 2,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855.04/55.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.85

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