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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.66, 76.83 and 37.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.66, 76.83 and 37.23 is: 51.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.66 : 76.83 = 37.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.66/76.83 = 37.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.66x = 76.83 × 37.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.66x = 2,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860.38/55.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.39

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