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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.86, 76.92 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.86, 76.92 and 46.62 is: 64.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.86 : 76.92 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.86/76.92 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.86x = 76.92 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.86x = 3,586.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586.01/55.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.20

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