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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.12, 75.99 and 44.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.12, 75.99 and 44.74 is: 61.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.12 : 75.99 = 44.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.12/75.99 = 44.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.12x = 75.99 × 44.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.12x = 3,399.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399.79/55.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.68

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