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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.63, 83.43 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.63, 83.43 and 17.11 is: 25.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.63 : 83.43 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.63/83.43 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.63x = 83.43 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.63x = 1,427.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427.49/55.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.66

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