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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.91, 77.17 and 32.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.91, 77.17 and 32.60 is: 45.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.91 : 77.17 = 32.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.91/77.17 = 32.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.91x = 77.17 × 32.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.91x = 2,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515.85/55.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.00

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