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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.15, 76.14 and 43.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.15, 76.14 and 43.51 is: 60.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.15 : 76.14 = 43.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.15/76.14 = 43.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.15x = 76.14 × 43.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.15x = 3,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312.85/55.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.07

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