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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55, 75.84 and 34.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55, 75.84 and 34.26 is: 47.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55 : 75.84 = 34.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55/75.84 = 34.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55x = 75.84 × 34.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55x = 2,598.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598.28/55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.24

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