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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.55, 76.43 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.55, 76.43 and 43.25 is: 59.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.55 : 76.43 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.55/76.43 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.55x = 76.43 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.55x = 3,305.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305.00/55.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.50

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