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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.57, 76.28 and 49.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.57, 76.28 and 49.29 is: 67.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.57 : 76.28 = 49.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.57/76.28 = 49.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.57x = 76.28 × 49.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.57x = 3,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759.59/55.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.66

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