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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.42, 76.48 and 33.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.42, 76.48 and 33.31 is: 45.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.42 : 76.48 = 33.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.42/76.48 = 33.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.42x = 76.48 × 33.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.42x = 2,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547.17/55.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.97

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