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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.73, 76.91 and 32.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.73, 76.91 and 32.42 is: 44.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.73 : 76.91 = 32.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.73/76.91 = 32.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.73x = 76.91 × 32.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.73x = 2,493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493.41/55.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.74

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