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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.04, 75.96 and 43.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.04, 75.96 and 43.52 is: 60.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.04 : 75.96 = 43.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.04/75.96 = 43.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.04x = 75.96 × 43.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.04x = 3,305.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305.78/55.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.06

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