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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.40, 76.47 and 39.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.40, 76.47 and 39.03 is: 53.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.40 : 76.47 = 39.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.40/76.47 = 39.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.40x = 76.47 × 39.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.40x = 2,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984.62/55.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.87

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