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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.80, 76.82 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.80, 76.82 and 44.87 is: 61.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.80 : 76.82 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.80/76.82 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.80x = 76.82 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.80x = 3,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446.30/55.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.76

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