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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.77, 76.99 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.77, 76.99 and 35.05 is: 48.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.77 : 76.99 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.77/76.99 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.77x = 76.99 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.77x = 2,698.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698.50/55.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.39

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