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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.11, 75.53 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.11, 75.53 and 55.02 is: 75.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.11 : 75.53 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.11/75.53 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.11x = 75.53 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.11x = 4,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155.66/55.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.41

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