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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.50, 76.60 and 32.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.50, 76.60 and 32.50 is: 44.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.50 : 76.60 = 32.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.50/76.60 = 32.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.50x = 76.60 × 32.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.50x = 2,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489.50/55.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.86

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