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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.18, 75.48 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.18, 75.48 and 55.08 is: 75.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.18 : 75.48 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.18/75.48 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.18x = 75.48 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.18x = 4,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157.54/55.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.34

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