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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.55, 76.64 and 35.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.55, 76.64 and 35.87 is: 49.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.55 : 76.64 = 35.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.55/76.64 = 35.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.55x = 76.64 × 35.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.55x = 2,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749.08/55.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.49

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