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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.91, 77.16 and 33.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.91, 77.16 and 33.79 is: 46.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.91 : 77.16 = 33.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.91/77.16 = 33.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.91x = 77.16 × 33.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.91x = 2,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607.24/55.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.63

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