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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.28, 76.34 and 53.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.28, 76.34 and 53.41 is: 73.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.28 : 76.34 = 53.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.28/76.34 = 53.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.28x = 76.34 × 53.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.28x = 4,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077.41/55.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.76

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