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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.62, 83.31 and 35.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.62, 83.31 and 35.30 is: 52.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.62 : 83.31 = 35.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.62/83.31 = 35.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.62x = 83.31 × 35.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.62x = 2,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940.43/55.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.87

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