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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.78, 76.92 and 33.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.78, 76.92 and 33.92 is: 46.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.78 : 76.92 = 33.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.78/76.92 = 33.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.78x = 76.92 × 33.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.78x = 2,609.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609.13/55.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.78

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