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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.64, 83.85 and 45.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.64, 83.85 and 45.62 is: 68.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.64 : 83.85 = 45.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.64/83.85 = 45.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.64x = 83.85 × 45.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.64x = 3,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824.82/55.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.75

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