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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.17, 76.17 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.17, 76.17 and 46.44 is: 64.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.17 : 76.17 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.17/76.17 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.17x = 76.17 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.17x = 3,537.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537.33/55.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.12

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