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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.35, 83.06 and 26.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.35, 83.06 and 26.53 is: 39.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.35 : 83.06 = 26.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.35/83.06 = 26.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.35x = 83.06 × 26.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.35x = 2,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203.34/55.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.81

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