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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.11, 76.04 and 34.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.11, 76.04 and 34.42 is: 47.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.11 : 76.04 = 34.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.11/76.04 = 34.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.11x = 76.04 × 34.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.11x = 2,617.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617.30/55.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.49

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