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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.36, 82.97 and 35.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.36, 82.97 and 35.79 is: 53.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.36 : 82.97 = 35.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.36/82.97 = 35.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.36x = 82.97 × 35.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.36x = 2,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969.50/55.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.64

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