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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.28, 76.66 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.28, 76.66 and 54.56 is: 75.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.28 : 76.66 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.28/76.66 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.28x = 76.66 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.28x = 4,182.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182.57/55.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.66

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