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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.29, 83.01 and 34.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.29, 83.01 and 34.94 is: 52.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.29 : 83.01 = 34.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.29/83.01 = 34.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.29x = 83.01 × 34.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.29x = 2,899.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899.95/55.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.45

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