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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.26, 76.30 and 38.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.26, 76.30 and 38.91 is: 53.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.26 : 76.30 = 38.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.26/76.30 = 38.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.26x = 76.30 × 38.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.26x = 2,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968.83/55.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.72

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