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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.76, 104.46 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.76, 104.46 and 55 is: 75.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.76 : 104.46 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.76/104.46 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.76x = 104.46 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.76x = 5,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,745.30/75.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.84

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