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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.57, 76.67 and 34.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.57, 76.67 and 34.84 is: 48.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.57 : 76.67 = 34.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.57/76.67 = 34.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.57x = 76.67 × 34.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.57x = 2,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671.18/55.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.07

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