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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.71, 76.76 and 53.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.71, 76.76 and 53.69 is: 73.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.71 : 76.76 = 53.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.71/76.76 = 53.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.71x = 76.76 × 53.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.71x = 4,120.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120.79/55.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.97

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