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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.54, 83.68 and 55.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.54, 83.68 and 55.05 is: 82.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.54 : 83.68 = 55.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.54/83.68 = 55.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.54x = 83.68 × 55.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.54x = 4,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606.58/55.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.94

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