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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.70, 76.84 and 53.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.70, 76.84 and 53.27 is: 73.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.70 : 76.84 = 53.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.70/76.84 = 53.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.70x = 76.84 × 53.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.70x = 4,092.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092.75/55.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.49

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