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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.76, 76.96 and 32.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.76, 76.96 and 32.76 is: 45.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.76 : 76.96 = 32.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.76/76.96 = 32.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.76x = 76.96 × 32.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.76x = 2,521.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521.21/55.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.22

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