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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.71, 83.94 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.71, 83.94 and 46.29 is: 69.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.71 : 83.94 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.71/83.94 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.71x = 83.94 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.71x = 3,885.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885.58/55.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.75

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