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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.56, 76.71 and 35.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.56, 76.71 and 35.90 is: 49.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.56 : 76.71 = 35.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.56/76.71 = 35.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.56x = 76.71 × 35.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.56x = 2,753.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753.89/55.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.56

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