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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.63, 76.66 and 37.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.63, 76.66 and 37.17 is: 51.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.63 : 76.66 = 37.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.63/76.66 = 37.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.63x = 76.66 × 37.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.63x = 2,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849.45/55.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.22

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