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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.76, 77 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.76, 77 and 55.65 is: 76.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.76 : 77 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.76/77 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.76x = 77 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.76x = 4,285.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285.05/55.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.85

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