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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.44, 76.50 and 32.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.44, 76.50 and 32.13 is: 44.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.44 : 76.50 = 32.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.44/76.50 = 32.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.44x = 76.50 × 32.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.44x = 2,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457.54/55.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.33

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