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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.56, 76.76 and 51.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.56, 76.76 and 51.51 is: 71.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.56 : 76.76 = 51.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.56/76.76 = 51.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.56x = 76.76 × 51.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.56x = 3,953.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953.91/55.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.16

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