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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.77, 76.95 and 31.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.77, 76.95 and 31.20 is: 43.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.77 : 76.95 = 31.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.77/76.95 = 31.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.77x = 76.95 × 31.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.77x = 2,401.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401.20/55.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.06

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