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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.43, 76.37 and 37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.43, 76.37 and 37 is: 50.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.43 : 76.37 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.43/76.37 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.43x = 76.37 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.43x = 2,825.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825.69/55.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.98

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