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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.71, 76.82 and 46.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.71, 76.82 and 46.96 is: 64.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.71 : 76.82 = 46.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.71/76.82 = 46.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.71x = 76.82 × 46.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.71x = 3,607.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607.07/55.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.75

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