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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.52, 83.35 and 35.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.52, 83.35 and 35.16 is: 52.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.52 : 83.35 = 35.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.52/83.35 = 35.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.52x = 83.35 × 35.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.52x = 2,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930.59/55.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.78

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