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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.69, 83.43 and 45.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.69, 83.43 and 45.40 is: 68.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.69 : 83.43 = 45.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.69/83.43 = 45.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.69x = 83.43 × 45.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.69x = 3,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787.72/55.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.01

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