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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.55, 83.34 and 28.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.55, 83.34 and 28.48 is: 42.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.55 : 83.34 = 28.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.55/83.34 = 28.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.55x = 83.34 × 28.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.55x = 2,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373.52/55.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.73

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