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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.76, 76.48 and 52.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.76, 76.48 and 52.66 is: 72.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.76 : 76.48 = 52.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.76/76.48 = 52.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.76x = 76.48 × 52.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.76x = 4,027.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027.44/55.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.23

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