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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.01, 75.87 and 33.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.01, 75.87 and 33.16 is: 45.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.01 : 75.87 = 33.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.01/75.87 = 33.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.01x = 75.87 × 33.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.01x = 2,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515.85/55.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.73

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