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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.70, 76.89 and 37.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.70, 76.89 and 37.29 is: 51.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.70 : 76.89 = 37.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.70/76.89 = 37.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.70x = 76.89 × 37.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.70x = 2,867.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867.04/55.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.48

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