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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.37, 76.45 and 43.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.37, 76.45 and 43.07 is: 59.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.37 : 76.45 = 43.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.37/76.45 = 43.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.37x = 76.45 × 43.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.37x = 3,292.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292.70/55.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.47

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