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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.72, 76.84 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.72, 76.84 and 33.88 is: 46.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.72 : 76.84 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.72/76.84 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.72x = 76.84 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.72x = 2,603.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603.34/55.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.72

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