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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.62, 76.86 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.62, 76.86 and 45.90 is: 63.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.62 : 76.86 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.62/76.86 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.62x = 76.86 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.62x = 3,527.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527.87/55.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.43

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