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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.64, 76.76 and 38.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.64, 76.76 and 38.40 is: 52.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.64 : 76.76 = 38.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.64/76.76 = 38.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.64x = 76.76 × 38.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.64x = 2,947.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947.58/55.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.98

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