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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.68, 76.83 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.68, 76.83 and 53.74 is: 74.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.68 : 76.83 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.68/76.83 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.68x = 76.83 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.68x = 4,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128.84/55.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.15

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