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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.05, 75.97 and 31.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.05, 75.97 and 31.74 is: 43.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.05 : 75.97 = 31.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.05/75.97 = 31.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.05x = 75.97 × 31.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.05x = 2,411.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411.29/55.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.80

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