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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.58, 83.46 and 37.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.58, 83.46 and 37.65 is: 56.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.58 : 83.46 = 37.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.58/83.46 = 37.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.58x = 83.46 × 37.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.58x = 3,142.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142.27/55.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.54

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