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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.31, 76.29 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.31, 76.29 and 33.44 is: 46.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.31 : 76.29 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.31/76.29 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.31x = 76.29 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.31x = 2,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551.14/55.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.12

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