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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.77, 76.99 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.77, 76.99 and 38.27 is: 52.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.77 : 76.99 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.77/76.99 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.77x = 76.99 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.77x = 2,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946.70/55.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.84

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