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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.19, 76.20 and 37.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.19, 76.20 and 37.70 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.19 : 76.20 = 37.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.19/76.20 = 37.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.19x = 76.20 × 37.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.19x = 2,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872.50/55.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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