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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.34, 76.40 and 35.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.34, 76.40 and 35.68 is: 49.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.34 : 76.40 = 35.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.34/76.40 = 35.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.34x = 76.40 × 35.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.34x = 2,725.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725.95/55.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.26

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