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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.68, 76.71 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.68, 76.71 and 54 is: 74.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.68 : 76.71 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.68/76.71 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.68x = 76.71 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.68x = 4,142.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142.34/55.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.40

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