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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.74, 83.48 and 45.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.74, 83.48 and 45.06 is: 67.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.74 : 83.48 = 45.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.74/83.48 = 45.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.74x = 83.48 × 45.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.74x = 3,761.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761.61/55.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.48

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