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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.60, 76.65 and 38.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.60, 76.65 and 38.09 is: 52.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.60 : 76.65 = 38.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.60/76.65 = 38.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.60x = 76.65 × 38.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.60x = 2,919.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919.60/55.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.52

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