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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.83, 76.97 and 37.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.83, 76.97 and 37.41 is: 51.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.83 : 76.97 = 37.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.83/76.97 = 37.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.83x = 76.97 × 37.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.83x = 2,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879.45/55.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.58

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