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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.70, 76.88 and 32.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.70, 76.88 and 32.39 is: 44.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.70 : 76.88 = 32.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.70/76.88 = 32.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.70x = 76.88 × 32.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.70x = 2,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490.14/55.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.71

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