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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.11, 75.95 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.11, 75.95 and 45.25 is: 62.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.11 : 75.95 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.11/75.95 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.11x = 75.95 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.11x = 3,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436.32/55.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.35

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