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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.71, 76.95 and 44.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.71, 76.95 and 44.78 is: 61.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.71 : 76.95 = 44.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.71/76.95 = 44.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.71x = 76.95 × 44.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.71x = 3,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445.44/55.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.85

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