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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.02, 75.93 and 42.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.02, 75.93 and 42.73 is: 58.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.02 : 75.93 = 42.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.02/75.93 = 42.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.02x = 75.93 × 42.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.02x = 3,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244.49/55.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.97

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