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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.68, 76.34 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.68, 76.34 and 55.52 is: 76.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.68 : 76.34 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.68/76.34 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.68x = 76.34 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.68x = 4,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238.40/55.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.12

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