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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.35, 76.46 and 48.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.35, 76.46 and 48.42 is: 66.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.35 : 76.46 = 48.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.35/76.46 = 48.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.35x = 76.46 × 48.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.35x = 3,701.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701.95/55.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.88

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