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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.74, 76.77 and 51.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.74, 76.77 and 51.41 is: 70.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.74 : 76.77 = 51.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.74/76.77 = 51.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.74x = 76.77 × 51.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.74x = 3,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946.87/55.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.81

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