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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.59, 76.66 and 52.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.59, 76.66 and 52.32 is: 72.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.59 : 76.66 = 52.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.59/76.66 = 52.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.59x = 76.66 × 52.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.59x = 4,011.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011.01/55.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.15

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