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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.60, 96 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.60, 96 and 55.08 is: 75.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.60 : 96 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.60/96 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.60x = 96 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.60x = 5,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287.68/69.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.97

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