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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.08, 75.96 and 52.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.08, 75.96 and 52.38 is: 72.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.08 : 75.96 = 52.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.08/75.96 = 52.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.08x = 75.96 × 52.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.08x = 3,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978.78/55.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.24

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