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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.68, 76.95 and 52.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.68, 76.95 and 52.87 is: 73.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.68 : 76.95 = 52.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.68/76.95 = 52.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.68x = 76.95 × 52.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.68x = 4,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068.35/55.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.07

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