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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.44, 76.48 and 37.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.44, 76.48 and 37.97 is: 52.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.44 : 76.48 = 37.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.44/76.48 = 37.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.44x = 76.48 × 37.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.44x = 2,903.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903.95/55.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.38

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