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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.31, 76.32 and 33.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.31, 76.32 and 33.47 is: 46.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.31 : 76.32 = 33.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.31/76.32 = 33.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.31x = 76.32 × 33.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.31x = 2,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554.43/55.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.18

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