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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.78, 76.80 and 46.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.78, 76.80 and 46.06 is: 63.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.78 : 76.80 = 46.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.78/76.80 = 46.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.78x = 76.80 × 46.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.78x = 3,537.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537.41/55.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.42

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