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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.65, 83.49 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.65, 83.49 and 37.62 is: 56.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.65 : 83.49 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.65/83.49 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.65x = 83.49 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.65x = 3,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140.89/55.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.44

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