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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.05, 76.08 and 53.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.05, 76.08 and 53.28 is: 73.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.05 : 76.08 = 53.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.05/76.08 = 53.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.05x = 76.08 × 53.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.05x = 4,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053.54/55.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.63

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