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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.33, 83.02 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.33, 83.02 and 35.06 is: 52.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.33 : 83.02 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.33/83.02 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.33x = 83.02 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.33x = 2,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910.68/55.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.61

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