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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.44, 76.51 and 30.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.44, 76.51 and 30.88 is: 42.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.44 : 76.51 = 30.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.44/76.51 = 30.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.44x = 76.51 × 30.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.44x = 2,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362.47/55.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.61

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