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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.18, 76.16 and 31.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.18, 76.16 and 31.88 is: 43.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.18 : 76.16 = 31.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.18/76.16 = 31.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.18x = 76.16 × 31.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.18x = 2,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427.44/55.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.99

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