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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.65, 83.37 and 26.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.65, 83.37 and 26.73 is: 40.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.65 : 83.37 = 26.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.65/83.37 = 26.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.65x = 83.37 × 26.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.65x = 2,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228.48/55.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.04

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