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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.11, 76.08 and 45.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.11, 76.08 and 45.93 is: 63.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.11 : 76.08 = 45.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.11/76.08 = 45.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.11x = 76.08 × 45.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.11x = 3,494.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494.35/55.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.41

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