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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.31, 76.26 and 49.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.31, 76.26 and 49.15 is: 67.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.31 : 76.26 = 49.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.31/76.26 = 49.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.31x = 76.26 × 49.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.31x = 3,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748.18/55.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.77

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