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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.51, 76.59 and 34.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.51, 76.59 and 34.79 is: 48.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.51 : 76.59 = 34.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.51/76.59 = 34.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.51x = 76.59 × 34.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.51x = 2,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664.18/55.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.00

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