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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.55, 128.41 and 45.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.55, 128.41 and 45.00 is: 67.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.55 : 128.41 = 45.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.55/128.41 = 45.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.55x = 128.41 × 45.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.55x = 5,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778.55/85.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.54

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