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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.58, 76.68 and 54.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.58, 76.68 and 54.53 is: 75.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.58 : 76.68 = 54.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.58/76.68 = 54.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.58x = 76.68 × 54.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.58x = 4,180.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180.98/55.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.23

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