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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.46, 76.33 and 39.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.46, 76.33 and 39.06 is: 53.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.46 : 76.33 = 39.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.46/76.33 = 39.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.46x = 76.33 × 39.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.46x = 2,981.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981.07/55.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.76

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