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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.83, 76.96 and 45.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.83, 76.96 and 45.43 is: 62.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.83 : 76.96 = 45.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.83/76.96 = 45.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.83x = 76.96 × 45.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.83x = 3,496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496.29/55.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.62

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