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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.16, 76.97 and 55.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.16, 76.97 and 55.82 is: 76.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.16 : 76.97 = 55.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.16/76.97 = 55.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.16x = 76.97 × 55.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.16x = 4,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295.80/56.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.49

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