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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.27, 76.26 and 30.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.27, 76.26 and 30.70 is: 42.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.27 : 76.26 = 30.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.27/76.26 = 30.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.27x = 76.26 × 30.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.27x = 2,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341.18/55.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.36

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