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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.72, 76.84 and 38.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.72, 76.84 and 38.20 is: 52.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.72 : 76.84 = 38.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.72/76.84 = 38.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.72x = 76.84 × 38.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.72x = 2,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935.29/55.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.68

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