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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.27, 76.31 and 35.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.27, 76.31 and 35.89 is: 49.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.27 : 76.31 = 35.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.27/76.31 = 35.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.27x = 76.31 × 35.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.27x = 2,738.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738.77/55.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.55

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