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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.55, 76.51 and 45.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.55, 76.51 and 45.17 is: 62.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.55 : 76.51 = 45.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.55/76.51 = 45.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.55x = 76.51 × 45.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.55x = 3,455.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455.96/55.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.21

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