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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.45, 76.35 and 43.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.45, 76.35 and 43.12 is: 59.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.45 : 76.35 = 43.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.45/76.35 = 43.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.45x = 76.35 × 43.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.45x = 3,292.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292.21/55.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.37

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