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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.65, 76.71 and 45.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.65, 76.71 and 45.87 is: 63.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.65 : 76.71 = 45.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.65/76.71 = 45.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.65x = 76.71 × 45.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.65x = 3,518.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518.69/55.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.23

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