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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.74, 76.97 and 39.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.74, 76.97 and 39.33 is: 54.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.74 : 76.97 = 39.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.74/76.97 = 39.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.74x = 76.97 × 39.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.74x = 3,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027.42/55.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.32

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