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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.28, 107.96 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.28, 107.96 and 55 is: 75.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.28 : 107.96 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.28/107.96 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.28x = 107.96 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.28x = 5,937.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,937.80/78.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.85

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