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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.38, 76.39 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.38, 76.39 and 33.56 is: 46.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.38 : 76.39 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.38/76.39 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.38x = 76.39 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.38x = 2,564.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564.09/55.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.30

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