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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.65, 76.73 and 52.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.65, 76.73 and 52.31 is: 72.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.65 : 76.73 = 52.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.65/76.73 = 52.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.65x = 76.73 × 52.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.65x = 4,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013.68/55.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.12

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