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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.62, 76.14 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.62, 76.14 and 54.54 is: 74.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.62 : 76.14 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.62/76.14 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.62x = 76.14 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.62x = 4,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152.68/55.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.66

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