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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.44, 76.53 and 43.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.44, 76.53 and 43.83 is: 60.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.44 : 76.53 = 43.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.44/76.53 = 43.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.44x = 76.53 × 43.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.44x = 3,354.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354.31/55.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.50

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