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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.48, 76.60 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.48, 76.60 and 44.44 is: 61.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.48 : 76.60 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.48/76.60 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.48x = 76.60 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.48x = 3,404.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404.10/55.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.36

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