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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.31, 76.33 and 33.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.31, 76.33 and 33.18 is: 45.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.31 : 76.33 = 33.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.31/76.33 = 33.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.31x = 76.33 × 33.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.31x = 2,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532.71/55.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.79

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