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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.92, 77.14 and 37.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.92, 77.14 and 37.50 is: 51.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.92 : 77.14 = 37.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.92/77.14 = 37.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.92x = 77.14 × 37.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.92x = 2,892.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892.75/55.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.73

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