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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.04, 76.48 and 54.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.04, 76.48 and 54.48 is: 75.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.04 : 76.48 = 54.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.04/76.48 = 54.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.04x = 76.48 × 54.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.04x = 4,166.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166.63/55.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.70

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