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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.07, 76.03 and 37.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.07, 76.03 and 37.68 is: 52.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.07 : 76.03 = 37.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.07/76.03 = 37.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.07x = 76.03 × 37.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.07x = 2,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864.72/55.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.02

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