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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.23, 76.31 and 46.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.23, 76.31 and 46.49 is: 64.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.23 : 76.31 = 46.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.23/76.31 = 46.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.23x = 76.31 × 46.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.23x = 3,547.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547.65/55.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.23

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