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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.02, 75.95 and 33.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.02, 75.95 and 33.18 is: 45.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.02 : 75.95 = 33.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.02/75.95 = 33.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.02x = 75.95 × 33.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.02x = 2,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520.02/55.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.80

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