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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.36, 76.38 and 33.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.36, 76.38 and 33.49 is: 46.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.36 : 76.38 = 33.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.36/76.38 = 33.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.36x = 76.38 × 33.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.36x = 2,557.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557.94/55.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.20

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