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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.48, 83.19 and 35.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.48, 83.19 and 35.14 is: 52.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.48 : 83.19 = 35.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.48/83.19 = 35.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.48x = 83.19 × 35.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.48x = 2,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923.30/55.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.69

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