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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.44, 76 and 54.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.44, 76 and 54.46 is: 74.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.44 : 76 = 54.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.44/76 = 54.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.44x = 76 × 54.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.44x = 4,138.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138.96/55.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.66

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