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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.13, 83.12 and 52.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.13, 83.12 and 52.97 is: 79.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.13 : 83.12 = 52.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.13/83.12 = 52.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.13x = 83.12 × 52.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.13x = 4,402.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402.19/55.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.86

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