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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.50, 83.28 and 23.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.50, 83.28 and 23.45 is: 35.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.50 : 83.28 = 23.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.50/83.28 = 23.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.50x = 83.28 × 23.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.50x = 1,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952.50/55.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.18

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