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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.13, 76.08 and 38.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.13, 76.08 and 38.79 is: 53.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.13 : 76.08 = 38.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.13/76.08 = 38.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.13x = 76.08 × 38.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.13x = 2,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951.14/55.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.53

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