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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.70, 76.74 and 54.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.70, 76.74 and 54.28 is: 74.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.70 : 76.74 = 54.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.70/76.74 = 54.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.70x = 76.74 × 54.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.70x = 4,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165.45/55.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.78

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