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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.18, 76.13 and 51.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.18, 76.13 and 51.89 is: 71.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.18 : 76.13 = 51.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.18/76.13 = 51.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.18x = 76.13 × 51.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.18x = 3,950.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950.39/55.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.59

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