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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.69, 76.82 and 37.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.69, 76.82 and 37.26 is: 51.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.69 : 76.82 = 37.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.69/76.82 = 37.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.69x = 76.82 × 37.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.69x = 2,862.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862.13/55.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.40

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