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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.62, 83.42 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.62, 83.42 and 26.76 is: 40.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.62 : 83.42 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.62/83.42 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.62x = 83.42 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.62x = 2,232.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232.19/55.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.13

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