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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.71, 76.85 and 35.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.71, 76.85 and 35.76 is: 49.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.71 : 76.85 = 35.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.71/76.85 = 35.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.71x = 76.85 × 35.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.71x = 2,747.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747.98/55.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.33

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