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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.66, 76.76 and 44.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.66, 76.76 and 44.02 is: 60.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.66 : 76.76 = 44.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.66/76.76 = 44.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.66x = 76.76 × 44.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.66x = 3,378.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378.98/55.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.71

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