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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.02, 75.78 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.02, 75.78 and 46.77 is: 64.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.02 : 75.78 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.02/75.78 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.02x = 75.78 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.02x = 3,544.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544.23/55.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.42

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