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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.58, 76.62 and 51.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.58, 76.62 and 51.68 is: 71.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.58 : 76.62 = 51.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.58/76.62 = 51.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.58x = 76.62 × 51.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.58x = 3,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959.72/55.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.24

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