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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.84, 76.90 and 53.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.84, 76.90 and 53.40 is: 73.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.84 : 76.90 = 53.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.84/76.90 = 53.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.84x = 76.90 × 53.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.84x = 4,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106.46/55.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.54

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