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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55, 82.93 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55, 82.93 and 44.44 is: 67.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55 : 82.93 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55/82.93 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55x = 82.93 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55x = 3,685.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685.41/55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.01

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