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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.49, 76.61 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.49, 76.61 and 43.88 is: 60.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.49 : 76.61 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.49/76.61 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.49x = 76.61 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.49x = 3,361.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361.37/55.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.58

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