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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.37, 76.36 and 34.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.37, 76.36 and 34.62 is: 47.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.37 : 76.36 = 34.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.37/76.36 = 34.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.37x = 76.36 × 34.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.37x = 2,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643.58/55.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.74

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