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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.68, 76.86 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.68, 76.86 and 45.96 is: 63.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.68 : 76.86 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.68/76.86 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.68x = 76.86 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.68x = 3,532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532.49/55.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.44

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