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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.14, 83.23 and 54.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.14, 83.23 and 54.87 is: 82.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.14 : 83.23 = 54.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.14/83.23 = 54.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.14x = 83.23 × 54.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.14x = 4,566.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566.83/55.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.82

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