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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.08, 75.96 and 38.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.08, 75.96 and 38.45 is: 53.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.08 : 75.96 = 38.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.08/75.96 = 38.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.08x = 75.96 × 38.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.08x = 2,920.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920.28/55.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.02

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