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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.69, 76.75 and 52.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.69, 76.75 and 52.85 is: 72.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.69 : 76.75 = 52.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.69/76.75 = 52.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.69x = 76.75 × 52.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.69x = 4,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056.30/55.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.84

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