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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.35, 83.04 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.35, 83.04 and 16.83 is: 25.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.35 : 83.04 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.35/83.04 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.35x = 83.04 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.35x = 1,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397.69/55.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.25

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