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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.64, 76.75 and 46.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.64, 76.75 and 46.43 is: 64.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.64 : 76.75 = 46.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.64/76.75 = 46.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.64x = 76.75 × 46.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.64x = 3,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563.00/55.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.03

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