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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.34, 76.36 and 30.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.34, 76.36 and 30.77 is: 42.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.34 : 76.36 = 30.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.34/76.36 = 30.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.34x = 76.36 × 30.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.34x = 2,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349.60/55.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.46

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