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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.51, 76.53 and 44.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.51, 76.53 and 44.62 is: 61.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.51 : 76.53 = 44.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.51/76.53 = 44.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.51x = 76.53 × 44.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.51x = 3,414.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414.77/55.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.52

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