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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.38, 76.29 and 46.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.38, 76.29 and 46.17 is: 63.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.38 : 76.29 = 46.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.38/76.29 = 46.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.38x = 76.29 × 46.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.38x = 3,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522.40/55.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.60

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