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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.86, 77.07 and 34.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.86, 77.07 and 34.01 is: 46.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.86 : 77.07 = 34.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.86/77.07 = 34.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.86x = 77.07 × 34.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.86x = 2,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620.77/55.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.92

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