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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.51, 76.61 and 32.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.51, 76.61 and 32.21 is: 44.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.51 : 76.61 = 32.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.51/76.61 = 32.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.51x = 76.61 × 32.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.51x = 2,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467.45/55.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.45

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