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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.79, 76.95 and 32.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.79, 76.95 and 32.48 is: 44.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.79 : 76.95 = 32.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.79/76.95 = 32.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.79x = 76.95 × 32.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.79x = 2,498.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498.95/55.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.80

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