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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.39, 76.42 and 37.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.39, 76.42 and 37.93 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.39 : 76.42 = 37.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.39/76.42 = 37.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.39x = 76.42 × 37.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.39x = 2,898.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898.61/55.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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