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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.88, 76.67 and 52.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.88, 76.67 and 52.39 is: 71.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.88 : 76.67 = 52.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.88/76.67 = 52.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.88x = 76.67 × 52.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.88x = 4,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016.29/55.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.87

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