SOLUTION: Three numbers are in the ratio of 4:5:6.If the sum of the largest and the smallest equals the sum of the third and 55. Find the number

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Question 1081745: Three numbers are in the ratio of 4:5:6.If the sum of the largest and the smallest equals the sum of the third and 55. Find the number
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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By third, I assume you mean the middle one.
6x%2B4x=5x%2B55
10x=5x%2B55
5x=55
Solve for x then solve for each number.