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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.59, 76.76 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.59, 76.76 and 45.22 is: 62.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.59 : 76.76 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.59/76.76 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.59x = 76.76 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.59x = 3,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470.74/55.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.43

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