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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.17, 75.98 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.17, 75.98 and 45.92 is: 63.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.17 : 75.98 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.17/75.98 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.17x = 75.98 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.17x = 3,488.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488.39/55.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.23

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