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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.72, 76.97 and 43.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.72, 76.97 and 43.60 is: 60.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.72 : 76.97 = 43.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.72/76.97 = 43.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.72x = 76.97 × 43.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.72x = 3,355.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355.89/55.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.23

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