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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.25, 76.08 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.25, 76.08 and 55.08 is: 75.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.25 : 76.08 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.25/76.08 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.25x = 76.08 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.25x = 4,190.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190.69/55.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.85

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