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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.05, 75.88 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.05, 75.88 and 46.32 is: 63.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.05 : 75.88 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.05/75.88 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.05x = 75.88 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.05x = 3,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514.76/55.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.85

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