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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.59, 76.74 and 45.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.59, 76.74 and 45.81 is: 63.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.59 : 76.74 = 45.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.59/76.74 = 45.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.59x = 76.74 × 45.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.59x = 3,515.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515.46/55.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.24

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