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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.71, 76.88 and 33.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.71, 76.88 and 33.87 is: 46.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.71 : 76.88 = 33.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.71/76.88 = 33.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.71x = 76.88 × 33.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.71x = 2,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603.93/55.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.74

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