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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.22, 76.12 and 53.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.22, 76.12 and 53.17 is: 73.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.22 : 76.12 = 53.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.22/76.12 = 53.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.22x = 76.12 × 53.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.22x = 4,046.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046.98/55.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.29

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