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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.24, 76.32 and 52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.24, 76.32 and 52 is: 71.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.24 : 76.32 = 52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.24/76.32 = 52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.24x = 76.32 × 52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.24x = 3,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968.64/55.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.84

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