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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.56, 76.68 and 33.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.56, 76.68 and 33.73 is: 46.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.56 : 76.68 = 33.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.56/76.68 = 33.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.56x = 76.68 × 33.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.56x = 2,586.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586.22/55.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.55

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