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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.38, 76.47 and 39.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.38, 76.47 and 39.06 is: 53.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.38 : 76.47 = 39.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.38/76.47 = 39.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.38x = 76.47 × 39.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.38x = 2,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986.92/55.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.93

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