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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.08, 75.99 and 33.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.08, 75.99 and 33.26 is: 45.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.08 : 75.99 = 33.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.08/75.99 = 33.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.08x = 75.99 × 33.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.08x = 2,527.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527.41/55.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.89

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