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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.64, 76.78 and 39.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.64, 76.78 and 39.26 is: 54.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.64 : 76.78 = 39.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.64/76.78 = 39.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.64x = 76.78 × 39.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.64x = 3,014.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014.38/55.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.18

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