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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.16, 76.03 and 38.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.16, 76.03 and 38.76 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.16 : 76.03 = 38.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.16/76.03 = 38.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.16x = 76.03 × 38.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.16x = 2,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947.02/55.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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