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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.22, 75.95 and 44.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.22, 75.95 and 44.28 is: 60.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.22 : 75.95 = 44.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.22/75.95 = 44.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.22x = 75.95 × 44.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.22x = 3,363.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363.07/55.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.90

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