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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.70, 83.62 and 48.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.70, 83.62 and 48.46 is: 72.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.70 : 83.62 = 48.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.70/83.62 = 48.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.70x = 83.62 × 48.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.70x = 4,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052.23/55.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.75

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