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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.76, 77.04 and 46.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.76, 77.04 and 46.16 is: 63.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.76 : 77.04 = 46.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.76/77.04 = 46.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.76x = 77.04 × 46.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.76x = 3,556.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556.17/55.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.78

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