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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.48, 76.59 and 43.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.48, 76.59 and 43.86 is: 60.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.48 : 76.59 = 43.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.48/76.59 = 43.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.48x = 76.59 × 43.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.48x = 3,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359.24/55.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.55

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