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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.17, 76.09 and 35.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.17, 76.09 and 35.48 is: 48.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.17 : 76.09 = 35.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.17/76.09 = 35.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.17x = 76.09 × 35.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.17x = 2,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699.20/55.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.93

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