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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 85.50 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 85.50 and 55.44 is: 76.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 85.50 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/85.50 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 85.50 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 4,740.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740.12/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.55

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