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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.30, 76.36 and 48.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.30, 76.36 and 48.10 is: 66.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.30 : 76.36 = 48.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.30/76.36 = 48.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.30x = 76.36 × 48.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.30x = 3,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672.92/55.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.42

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