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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.55, 76.66 and 38.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.55, 76.66 and 38.98 is: 53.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.55 : 76.66 = 38.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.55/76.66 = 38.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.55x = 76.66 × 38.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.55x = 2,988.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988.21/55.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.79

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