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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.65, 76.73 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.65, 76.73 and 38.14 is: 52.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.65 : 76.73 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.65/76.73 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.65x = 76.73 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.65x = 2,926.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926.38/55.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.58

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