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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.11, 76.06 and 32.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.11, 76.06 and 32.98 is: 45.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.11 : 76.06 = 32.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.11/76.06 = 32.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.11x = 76.06 × 32.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.11x = 2,508.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508.67/55.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.52

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