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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.62, 83.40 and 28.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.62, 83.40 and 28.54 is: 42.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.62 : 83.40 = 28.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.62/83.40 = 28.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.62x = 83.40 × 28.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.62x = 2,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380.24/55.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.79

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