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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.83, 76.71 and 53.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.83, 76.71 and 53.45 is: 73.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.83 : 76.71 = 53.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.83/76.71 = 53.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.83x = 76.71 × 53.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.83x = 4,099.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099.77/55.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.43

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