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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.76, 83.57 and 46.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.76, 83.57 and 46.71 is: 70.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.76 : 83.57 = 46.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.76/83.57 = 46.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.76x = 83.57 × 46.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.76x = 3,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903.32/55.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.01

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