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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.84, 76.64 and 51.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.84, 76.64 and 51.52 is: 70.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.84 : 76.64 = 51.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.84/76.64 = 51.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.84x = 76.64 × 51.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.84x = 3,948.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948.49/55.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.71

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