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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.96, 76.99 and 55.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.96, 76.99 and 55.59 is: 76.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.96 : 76.99 = 55.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.96/76.99 = 55.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.96x = 76.99 × 55.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.96x = 4,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279.87/55.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.48

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