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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.23, 76.21 and 30.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.23, 76.21 and 30.67 is: 42.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.23 : 76.21 = 30.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.23/76.21 = 30.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.23x = 76.21 × 30.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.23x = 2,336.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336.98/55.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.32

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