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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.78, 76.90 and 43.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.78, 76.90 and 43.45 is: 59.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.78 : 76.90 = 43.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.78/76.90 = 43.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.78x = 76.90 × 43.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.78x = 3,341.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341.31/55.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.90

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