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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.74, 76.90 and 37.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.74, 76.90 and 37.34 is: 51.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.74 : 76.90 = 37.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.74/76.90 = 37.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.74x = 76.90 × 37.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.74x = 2,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871.45/55.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.51

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