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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.61, 76.69 and 37.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.61, 76.69 and 37.20 is: 51.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.61 : 76.69 = 37.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.61/76.69 = 37.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.61x = 76.69 × 37.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.61x = 2,852.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852.87/55.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.30

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