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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.75, 76.93 and 32.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.75, 76.93 and 32.44 is: 44.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.75 : 76.93 = 32.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.75/76.93 = 32.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.75x = 76.93 × 32.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.75x = 2,495.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495.06/55.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.76

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