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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.96, 76.61 and 54.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.96, 76.61 and 54.52 is: 74.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.96 : 76.61 = 54.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.96/76.61 = 54.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.96x = 76.61 × 54.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.96x = 4,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176.78/55.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.64

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