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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.99, 96.57 and 55.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.99, 96.57 and 55.41 is: 76.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.99 : 96.57 = 55.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.99/96.57 = 55.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.99x = 96.57 × 55.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.99x = 5,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350.94/69.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.45

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