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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.06, 75.99 and 35.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.06, 75.99 and 35.71 is: 49.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.06 : 75.99 = 35.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.06/75.99 = 35.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.06x = 75.99 × 35.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.06x = 2,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713.60/55.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.28

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