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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.57, 76.73 and 52.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.57, 76.73 and 52.54 is: 72.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.57 : 76.73 = 52.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.57/76.73 = 52.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.57x = 76.73 × 52.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.57x = 4,031.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031.39/55.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.55

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