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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.93, 77.07 and 43.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.93, 77.07 and 43.47 is: 59.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.93 : 77.07 = 43.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.93/77.07 = 43.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.93x = 77.07 × 43.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.93x = 3,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350.23/55.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.90

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