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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.81, 76.98 and 51.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.81, 76.98 and 51.22 is: 70.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.81 : 76.98 = 51.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.81/76.98 = 51.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.81x = 76.98 × 51.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.81x = 3,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942.92/55.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.65

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