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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.17, 76.01 and 49.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.17, 76.01 and 49.73 is: 68.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.17 : 76.01 = 49.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.17/76.01 = 49.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.17x = 76.01 × 49.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.17x = 3,779.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779.35/55.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.50

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