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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.26, 76.20 and 45.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.26, 76.20 and 45.42 is: 62.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.26 : 76.20 = 45.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.26/76.20 = 45.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.26x = 76.20 × 45.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.26x = 3,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461.00/55.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.63

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