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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.76, 83.67 and 53.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.76, 83.67 and 53.59 is: 80.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.76 : 83.67 = 53.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.76/83.67 = 53.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.76x = 83.67 × 53.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.76x = 4,483.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483.19/55.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.40

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