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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.54, 76.60 and 38.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.54, 76.60 and 38.96 is: 53.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.54 : 76.60 = 38.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.54/76.60 = 38.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.54x = 76.60 × 38.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.54x = 2,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984.34/55.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.73

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