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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.18, 83.15 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.18, 83.15 and 45.76 is: 68.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.18 : 83.15 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.18/83.15 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.18x = 83.15 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.18x = 3,804.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804.83/55.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.95

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