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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.22, 76.23 and 44.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.22, 76.23 and 44.33 is: 61.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.22 : 76.23 = 44.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.22/76.23 = 44.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.22x = 76.23 × 44.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.22x = 3,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378.89/55.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.20

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