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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.71, 76.90 and 32.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.71, 76.90 and 32.41 is: 44.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.71 : 76.90 = 32.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.71/76.90 = 32.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.71x = 76.90 × 32.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.71x = 2,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492.06/55.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.73

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