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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.89, 76.99 and 44.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.89, 76.99 and 44.23 is: 60.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.89 : 76.99 = 44.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.89/76.99 = 44.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.89x = 76.99 × 44.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.89x = 3,404.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404.99/55.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.93

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