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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.22, 76.23 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.22, 76.23 and 38.06 is: 52.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.22 : 76.23 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.22/76.23 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.22x = 76.23 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.22x = 2,901.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901.31/55.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.54

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