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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.68, 76.24 and 55.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.68, 76.24 and 55.49 is: 75.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.68 : 76.24 = 55.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.68/76.24 = 55.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.68x = 76.24 × 55.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.68x = 4,230.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230.32/55.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.97

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