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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.78, 83.77 and 46.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.78, 83.77 and 46.63 is: 70.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.78 : 83.77 = 46.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.78/83.77 = 46.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.78x = 83.77 × 46.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.78x = 3,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906.20/55.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.03

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