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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.70, 104.25 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.70, 104.25 and 55 is: 75.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.70 : 104.25 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.70/104.25 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.70x = 104.25 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.70x = 5,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,733.75/75.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.74

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