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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.02, 76.46 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.02, 76.46 and 54.38 is: 75.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.02 : 76.46 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.02/76.46 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.02x = 76.46 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.02x = 4,157.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157.24/55.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.56

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