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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.55, 76.74 and 43.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.55, 76.74 and 43.31 is: 59.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.55 : 76.74 = 43.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.55/76.74 = 43.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.55x = 76.74 × 43.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.55x = 3,323.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323.61/55.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.83

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