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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.86, 76.62 and 54.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.86, 76.62 and 54.98 is: 75.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.86 : 76.62 = 54.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.86/76.62 = 54.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.86x = 76.62 × 54.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.86x = 4,212.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212.57/55.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.41

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