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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.80, 76.86 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.80, 76.86 and 46.62 is: 64.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.80 : 76.86 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.80/76.86 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.80x = 76.86 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.80x = 3,583.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583.21/55.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.22

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