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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.41, 76.35 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.41, 76.35 and 46.20 is: 63.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.41 : 76.35 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.41/76.35 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.41x = 76.35 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.41x = 3,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527.37/55.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.66

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