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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.12, 75.94 and 35.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.12, 75.94 and 35.68 is: 49.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.12 : 75.94 = 35.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.12/75.94 = 35.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.12x = 75.94 × 35.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.12x = 2,709.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709.54/55.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.16

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