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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.69, 76.83 and 39.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.69, 76.83 and 39.31 is: 54.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.69 : 76.83 = 39.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.69/76.83 = 39.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.69x = 76.83 × 39.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.69x = 3,020.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020.19/55.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.23

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