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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.78, 76.89 and 54.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.78, 76.89 and 54.70 is: 75.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.78 : 76.89 = 54.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.78/76.89 = 54.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.78x = 76.89 × 54.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.78x = 4,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205.88/55.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.40

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