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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.41, 76.47 and 35.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.41, 76.47 and 35.77 is: 49.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.41 : 76.47 = 35.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.41/76.47 = 35.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.41x = 76.47 × 35.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.41x = 2,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735.04/55.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.36

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