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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.46, 83.13 and 28.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.46, 83.13 and 28.34 is: 42.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.46 : 83.13 = 28.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.46/83.13 = 28.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.46x = 83.13 × 28.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.46x = 2,356.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356.11/55.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.49

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