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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.63, 76.92 and 43.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.63, 76.92 and 43.35 is: 59.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.63 : 76.92 = 43.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.63/76.92 = 43.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.63x = 76.92 × 43.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.63x = 3,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334.48/55.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.94

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