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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.83, 83.35 and 45.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.83, 83.35 and 45.65 is: 68.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.83 : 83.35 = 45.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.83/83.35 = 45.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.83x = 83.35 × 45.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.83x = 3,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804.93/55.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.15

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