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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.78, 76.97 and 32.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.78, 76.97 and 32.46 is: 44.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.78 : 76.97 = 32.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.78/76.97 = 32.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.78x = 76.97 × 32.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.78x = 2,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498.45/55.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.80

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