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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.63, 96.11 and 55.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.63, 96.11 and 55.05 is: 75.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.63 : 96.11 = 55.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.63/96.11 = 55.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.63x = 96.11 × 55.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.63x = 5,290.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290.86/69.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.99

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