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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.64, 76.70 and 34.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.64, 76.70 and 34.86 is: 48.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.64 : 76.70 = 34.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.64/76.70 = 34.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.64x = 76.70 × 34.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.64x = 2,673.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673.29/55.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.05

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