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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.66, 76.77 and 39.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.66, 76.77 and 39.34 is: 54.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.66 : 76.77 = 39.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.66/76.77 = 39.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.66x = 76.77 × 39.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.66x = 3,019.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019.91/55.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.25

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