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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.99, 76.72 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.99, 76.72 and 55.46 is: 75.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.99 : 76.72 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.99/76.72 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.99x = 76.72 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.99x = 4,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254.99/55.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.99

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