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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.12, 75.87 and 49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.12, 75.87 and 49 is: 67.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.12 : 75.87 = 49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.12/75.87 = 49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.12x = 75.87 × 49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.12x = 3,717.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717.63/55.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.45

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