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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.36, 82.86 and 35.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.36, 82.86 and 35.08 is: 52.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.36 : 82.86 = 35.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.36/82.86 = 35.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.36x = 82.86 × 35.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.36x = 2,906.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906.73/55.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.51

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