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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.20, 76.52 and 54.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.20, 76.52 and 54.20 is: 75.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.20 : 76.52 = 54.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.20/76.52 = 54.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.20x = 76.52 × 54.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.20x = 4,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147.38/55.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.13

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