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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.14, 82.70 and 35.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.14, 82.70 and 35.85 is: 53.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.14 : 82.70 = 35.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.14/82.70 = 35.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.14x = 82.70 × 35.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.14x = 2,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964.80/55.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.77

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