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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.89, 76.95 and 52.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.89, 76.95 and 52.47 is: 72.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.89 : 76.95 = 52.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.89/76.95 = 52.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.89x = 76.95 × 52.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.89x = 4,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037.57/55.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.24

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