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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.25, 76.14 and 50.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.25, 76.14 and 50.90 is: 70.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.25 : 76.14 = 50.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.25/76.14 = 50.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.25x = 76.14 × 50.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.25x = 3,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875.15/55.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.14

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