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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55, 75.91 and 32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55, 75.91 and 32 is: 44.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55 : 75.91 = 32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55/75.91 = 32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55x = 75.91 × 32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55x = 2,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429.12/55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.17

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