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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.22, 76.16 and 33.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.22, 76.16 and 33.37 is: 46.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.22 : 76.16 = 33.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.22/76.16 = 33.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.22x = 76.16 × 33.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.22x = 2,541.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541.35/55.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.03

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