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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.95, 76.87 and 55.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.95, 76.87 and 55.95 is: 76.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.95 : 76.87 = 55.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.95/76.87 = 55.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.95x = 76.87 × 55.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.95x = 4,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300.88/55.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.87

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