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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.17, 76.04 and 50.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.17, 76.04 and 50.81 is: 70.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.17 : 76.04 = 50.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.17/76.04 = 50.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.17x = 76.04 × 50.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.17x = 3,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863.59/55.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.03

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