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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.15, 82.35 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.15, 82.35 and 45.02 is: 67.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.15 : 82.35 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.15/82.35 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.15x = 82.35 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.15x = 3,707.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707.60/55.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.23

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