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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.96, 76.69 and 54.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.96, 76.69 and 54.92 is: 75.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.96 : 76.69 = 54.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.96/76.69 = 54.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.96x = 76.69 × 54.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.96x = 4,211.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211.81/55.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.26

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