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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.76, 74.06 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.76, 74.06 and 44.04 is: 60.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.76 : 74.06 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.76/74.06 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.76x = 74.06 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.76x = 3,261.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261.01/53.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.66

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