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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.98, 76.75 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.98, 76.75 and 54.96 is: 75.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.98 : 76.75 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.98/76.75 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.98x = 76.75 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.98x = 4,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217.93/55.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.34

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