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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.79, 76.92 and 46.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.79, 76.92 and 46.17 is: 63.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.79 : 76.92 = 46.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.79/76.92 = 46.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.79x = 76.92 × 46.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.79x = 3,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551.40/55.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.66

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