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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.87, 76.98 and 44.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.87, 76.98 and 44.93 is: 61.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.87 : 76.98 = 44.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.87/76.98 = 44.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.87x = 76.98 × 44.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.87x = 3,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458.49/55.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.91

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