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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.23, 76.14 and 38.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.23, 76.14 and 38.82 is: 53.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.23 : 76.14 = 38.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.23/76.14 = 38.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.23x = 76.14 × 38.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.23x = 2,955.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955.75/55.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.52

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