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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.65, 76.68 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.65, 76.68 and 46.88 is: 64.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.65 : 76.68 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.65/76.68 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.65x = 76.68 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.65x = 3,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594.38/55.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.59

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