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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.64, 76.60 and 46.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.64, 76.60 and 46.42 is: 63.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.64 : 76.60 = 46.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.64/76.60 = 46.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.64x = 76.60 × 46.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.64x = 3,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555.77/55.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.91

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