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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.72, 76.98 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.72, 76.98 and 55 is: 75.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.72 : 76.98 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.72/76.98 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.72x = 76.98 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.72x = 4,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233.90/55.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.99

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