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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.70, 76.87 and 34.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.70, 76.87 and 34.98 is: 48.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.70 : 76.87 = 34.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.70/76.87 = 34.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.70x = 76.87 × 34.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.70x = 2,688.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688.90/55.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.27

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