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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.93, 77.07 and 51.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.93, 77.07 and 51.27 is: 70.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.93 : 77.07 = 51.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.93/77.07 = 51.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.93x = 77.07 × 51.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.93x = 3,951.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951.38/55.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.65

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