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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.55, 82.17 and 45.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.55, 82.17 and 45.57 is: 62.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.55 : 82.17 = 45.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.55/82.17 = 45.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.55x = 82.17 × 45.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.55x = 3,744.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744.49/59.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.88

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