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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.65, 83.45 and 17.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.65, 83.45 and 17.13 is: 25.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.65 : 83.45 = 17.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.65/83.45 = 17.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.65x = 83.45 × 17.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.65x = 1,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429.50/55.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.69

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