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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.86, 77.06 and 43.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.86, 77.06 and 43.56 is: 60.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.86 : 77.06 = 43.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.86/77.06 = 43.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.86x = 77.06 × 43.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.86x = 3,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356.73/55.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.09

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