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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.19, 76.12 and 33.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.19, 76.12 and 33.32 is: 45.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.19 : 76.12 = 33.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.19/76.12 = 33.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.19x = 76.12 × 33.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.19x = 2,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535.85/55.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.95

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