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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.59, 76.62 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.59, 76.62 and 52.35 is: 72.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.59 : 76.62 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.59/76.62 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.59x = 76.62 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.59x = 4,011.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011.06/55.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.15

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