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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.16, 75.68 and 53.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.16, 75.68 and 53.64 is: 73.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.16 : 75.68 = 53.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.16/75.68 = 53.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.16x = 75.68 × 53.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.16x = 4,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059.48/55.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.59

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