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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.77, 76.89 and 37.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.77, 76.89 and 37.34 is: 51.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.77 : 76.89 = 37.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.77/76.89 = 37.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.77x = 76.89 × 37.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.77x = 2,871.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871.07/55.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.48

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