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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.94, 76.95 and 51.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.94, 76.95 and 51.59 is: 70.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.94 : 76.95 = 51.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.94/76.95 = 51.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.94x = 76.95 × 51.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.94x = 3,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969.47/55.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.97

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