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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.14, 82.68 and 23.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.14, 82.68 and 23.07 is: 34.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.14 : 82.68 = 23.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.14/82.68 = 23.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.14x = 82.68 × 23.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.14x = 1,907.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907.43/55.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.59

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