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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.81, 76.89 and 46.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.81, 76.89 and 46.59 is: 64.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.81 : 76.89 = 46.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.81/76.89 = 46.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.81x = 76.89 × 46.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.81x = 3,582.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582.31/55.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.19

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