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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.90, 77.16 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.90, 77.16 and 38.44 is: 53.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.90 : 77.16 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.90/77.16 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.90x = 77.16 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.90x = 2,966.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966.03/55.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.06

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