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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.14, 76.15 and 38.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.14, 76.15 and 38.51 is: 53.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.14 : 76.15 = 38.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.14/76.15 = 38.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.14x = 76.15 × 38.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.14x = 2,932.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932.49/55.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.19

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