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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.94, 77.11 and 34.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.94, 77.11 and 34.09 is: 46.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.94 : 77.11 = 34.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.94/77.11 = 34.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.94x = 77.11 × 34.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.94x = 2,628.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628.40/55.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.99

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