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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.40, 83.18 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.40, 83.18 and 44 is: 66.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.40 : 83.18 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.40/83.18 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.40x = 83.18 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.40x = 3,659.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659.92/55.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.06

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