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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.28, 76.18 and 51.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.28, 76.18 and 51.34 is: 70.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.28 : 76.18 = 51.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.28/76.18 = 51.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.28x = 76.18 × 51.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.28x = 3,911.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911.08/55.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.75

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