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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.59, 83.23 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.59, 83.23 and 46.47 is: 69.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.59 : 83.23 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.59/83.23 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.59x = 83.23 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.59x = 3,867.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867.89/55.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.58

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