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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.27, 76.20 and 34.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.27, 76.20 and 34.51 is: 47.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.27 : 76.20 = 34.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.27/76.20 = 34.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.27x = 76.20 × 34.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.27x = 2,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629.66/55.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.58

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