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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.79, 76.97 and 32.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.79, 76.97 and 32.47 is: 44.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.79 : 76.97 = 32.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.79/76.97 = 32.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.79x = 76.97 × 32.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.79x = 2,499.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499.10/55.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.80

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