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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.04, 75.94 and 35.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.04, 75.94 and 35.64 is: 49.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.04 : 75.94 = 35.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.04/75.94 = 35.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.04x = 75.94 × 35.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.04x = 2,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706.50/55.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.17

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