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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.63, 76.78 and 33.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.63, 76.78 and 33.81 is: 46.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.63 : 76.78 = 33.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.63/76.78 = 33.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.63x = 76.78 × 33.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.63x = 2,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595.93/55.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.66

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