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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.05, 76.01 and 33.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.05, 76.01 and 33.26 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.05 : 76.01 = 33.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.05/76.01 = 33.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.05x = 76.01 × 33.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.05x = 2,528.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528.25/55.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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