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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.30, 76.32 and 30.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.30, 76.32 and 30.74 is: 42.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.30 : 76.32 = 30.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.30/76.32 = 30.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.30x = 76.32 × 30.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.30x = 2,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346.08/55.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.42

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