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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.48, 76.52 and 35.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.48, 76.52 and 35.82 is: 49.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.48 : 76.52 = 35.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.48/76.52 = 35.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.48x = 76.52 × 35.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.48x = 2,740.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740.95/55.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.40

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