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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.59, 76.73 and 33.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.59, 76.73 and 33.46 is: 46.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.59 : 76.73 = 33.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.59/76.73 = 33.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.59x = 76.73 × 33.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.59x = 2,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567.39/55.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.18

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