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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.72, 76.73 and 51.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.72, 76.73 and 51.27 is: 70.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.72 : 76.73 = 51.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.72/76.73 = 51.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.72x = 76.73 × 51.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.72x = 3,933.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933.95/55.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.60

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