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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.62, 76.72 and 49.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.62, 76.72 and 49.34 is: 68.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.62 : 76.72 = 49.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.62/76.72 = 49.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.62x = 76.72 × 49.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.62x = 3,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785.43/55.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.06

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