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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.47, 76.44 and 43.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.47, 76.44 and 43.17 is: 59.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.47 : 76.44 = 43.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.47/76.44 = 43.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.47x = 76.44 × 43.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.47x = 3,300.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300.21/55.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.49

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