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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.54, 76.61 and 33.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.54, 76.61 and 33.69 is: 46.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.54 : 76.61 = 33.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.54/76.61 = 33.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.54x = 76.61 × 33.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.54x = 2,581.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581.08/55.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.47

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