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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.34, 76.16 and 52.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.34, 76.16 and 52.91 is: 72.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.34 : 76.16 = 52.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.34/76.16 = 52.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.34x = 76.16 × 52.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.34x = 4,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029.38/55.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.82

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