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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.70, 76.73 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.70, 76.73 and 44 is: 60.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.70 : 76.73 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.70/76.73 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.70x = 76.73 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.70x = 3,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376.12/55.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.61

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