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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.73, 76.86 and 54.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.73, 76.86 and 54.83 is: 75.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.73 : 76.86 = 54.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.73/76.86 = 54.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.73x = 76.86 × 54.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.73x = 4,213.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213.85/55.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.62

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