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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.80, 76.84 and 51.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.80, 76.84 and 51.76 is: 71.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.80 : 76.84 = 51.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.80/76.84 = 51.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.80x = 76.84 × 51.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.80x = 3,977.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,977.24/55.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.28

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