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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.42, 76.35 and 43.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.42, 76.35 and 43.14 is: 59.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.42 : 76.35 = 43.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.42/76.35 = 43.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.42x = 76.35 × 43.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.42x = 3,293.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293.74/55.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.43

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