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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.56, 76.56 and 38.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.56, 76.56 and 38.28 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.56 : 76.56 = 38.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.56/76.56 = 38.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.56x = 76.56 × 38.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.56x = 2,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930.72/55.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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