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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.76, 96.33 and 55.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.76, 96.33 and 55.27 is: 76.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.76 : 96.33 = 55.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.76/96.33 = 55.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.76x = 96.33 × 55.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.76x = 5,324.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,324.16/69.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.32

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