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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.66, 104.49 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.66, 104.49 and 55.02 is: 75.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.66 : 104.49 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.66/104.49 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.66x = 104.49 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.66x = 5,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,749.04/75.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.99

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