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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.36, 76.43 and 44.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.36, 76.43 and 44.26 is: 61.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.36 : 76.43 = 44.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.36/76.43 = 44.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.36x = 76.43 × 44.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.36x = 3,382.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382.79/55.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.11

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