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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.06, 76.07 and 54.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.06, 76.07 and 54.67 is: 75.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.06 : 76.07 = 54.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.06/76.07 = 54.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.06x = 76.07 × 54.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.06x = 4,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158.75/55.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.53

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