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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.53, 76.60 and 38.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.53, 76.60 and 38.25 is: 52.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.53 : 76.60 = 38.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.53/76.60 = 38.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.53x = 76.60 × 38.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.53x = 2,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929.95/55.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.76

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