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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.21, 82.93 and 35.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.21, 82.93 and 35.98 is: 54.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.21 : 82.93 = 35.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.21/82.93 = 35.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.21x = 82.93 × 35.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.21x = 2,984.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984.04/55.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.05

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