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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.58, 76.64 and 45.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.58, 76.64 and 45.23 is: 62.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.58 : 76.64 = 45.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.58/76.64 = 45.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.58x = 76.64 × 45.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.58x = 3,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465.82/55.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.36

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