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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.92, 76.80 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.92, 76.80 and 55.44 is: 76.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.92 : 76.80 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.92/76.80 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.92x = 76.80 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.92x = 4,257.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257.79/55.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.14

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