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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.17, 76.13 and 35.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.17, 76.13 and 35.75 is: 49.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.17 : 76.13 = 35.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.17/76.13 = 35.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.17x = 76.13 × 35.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.17x = 2,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721.65/55.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.33

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