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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.55, 76.68 and 34.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.55, 76.68 and 34.83 is: 48.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.55 : 76.68 = 34.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.55/76.68 = 34.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.55x = 76.68 × 34.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.55x = 2,670.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670.76/55.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.08

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