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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.65, 83.41 and 45.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.65, 83.41 and 45.55 is: 68.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.65 : 83.41 = 45.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.65/83.41 = 45.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.65x = 83.41 × 45.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.65x = 3,798.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798.79/55.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.27

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