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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.55, 83.50 and 44.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.55, 83.50 and 44.77 is: 61.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.55 : 83.50 = 44.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.55/83.50 = 44.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.55x = 83.50 × 44.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.55x = 3,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738.30/60.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.74

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