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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.11, 82.50 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.11, 82.50 and 45.44 is: 68.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.11 : 82.50 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.11/82.50 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.11x = 82.50 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.11x = 3,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748.39/55.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.02

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