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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.74, 76.94 and 39.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.74, 76.94 and 39.37 is: 54.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.74 : 76.94 = 39.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.74/76.94 = 39.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.74x = 76.94 × 39.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.74x = 3,029.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029.13/55.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.34

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