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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.23, 76.22 and 31.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.23, 76.22 and 31.92 is: 44.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.23 : 76.22 = 31.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.23/76.22 = 31.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.23x = 76.22 × 31.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.23x = 2,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432.94/55.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.05

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