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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.65, 76.80 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.65, 76.80 and 38.13 is: 52.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.65 : 76.80 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.65/76.80 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.65x = 76.80 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.65x = 2,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928.38/55.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.62

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