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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.11, 76.03 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.11, 76.03 and 38.74 is: 53.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.11 : 76.03 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.11/76.03 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.11x = 76.03 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.11x = 2,945.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945.31/55.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.45

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