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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.35, 76.32 and 43.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.35, 76.32 and 43.65 is: 60.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.35 : 76.32 = 43.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.35/76.32 = 43.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.35x = 76.32 × 43.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.35x = 3,331.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331.37/55.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.19

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