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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.75, 76.94 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.75, 76.94 and 35.02 is: 48.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.75 : 76.94 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.75/76.94 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.75x = 76.94 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.75x = 2,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694.44/55.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.33

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