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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.47, 76.58 and 55.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.47, 76.58 and 55.29 is: 76.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.47 : 76.58 = 55.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.47/76.58 = 55.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.47x = 76.58 × 55.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.47x = 4,233.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233.83/55.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.33

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