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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.17, 82.62 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.17, 82.62 and 46.62 is: 69.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.17 : 82.62 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.17/82.62 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.17x = 82.62 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.17x = 3,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851.74/55.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.82

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