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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.23, 76.32 and 51.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.23, 76.32 and 51.60 is: 71.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.23 : 76.32 = 51.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.23/76.32 = 51.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.23x = 76.32 × 51.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.23x = 3,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938.11/55.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.30

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