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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.14, 76.44 and 53.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.14, 76.44 and 53.16 is: 73.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.14 : 76.44 = 53.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.14/76.44 = 53.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.14x = 76.44 × 53.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.14x = 4,063.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063.55/55.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.70

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