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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.67, 76.88 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.67, 76.88 and 38.23 is: 52.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.67 : 76.88 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.67/76.88 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.67x = 76.88 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.67x = 2,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938.95/55.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.80

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