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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.07, 75.92 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.07, 75.92 and 45.20 is: 62.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.07 : 75.92 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.07/75.92 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.07x = 75.92 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.07x = 3,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431.20/55.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.31

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