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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.76, 83.48 and 34.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.76, 83.48 and 34.32 is: 51.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.76 : 83.48 = 34.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.76/83.48 = 34.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.76x = 83.48 × 34.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.76x = 2,865.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865.03/55.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.38

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