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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.14, 76.02 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.14, 76.02 and 37.62 is: 51.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.14 : 76.02 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.14/76.02 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.14x = 76.02 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.14x = 2,859.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859.87/55.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.87

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