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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.82, 76.98 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.82, 76.98 and 35.06 is: 48.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.82 : 76.98 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.82/76.98 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.82x = 76.98 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.82x = 2,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698.95/55.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.35

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