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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.44, 76.68 and 48.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.44, 76.68 and 48.28 is: 66.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.44 : 76.68 = 48.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.44/76.68 = 48.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.44x = 76.68 × 48.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.44x = 3,702.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702.11/55.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.78

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