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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.28, 76.31 and 37.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.28, 76.31 and 37.82 is: 52.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.28 : 76.31 = 37.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.28/76.31 = 37.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.28x = 76.31 × 37.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.28x = 2,885.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885.47/55.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.20

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