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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.82, 83.81 and 45.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.82, 83.81 and 45.58 is: 68.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.82 : 83.81 = 45.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.82/83.81 = 45.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.82x = 83.81 × 45.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.82x = 3,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820.06/55.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.44

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