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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.65, 83.50 and 28.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.65, 83.50 and 28.62 is: 42.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.65 : 83.50 = 28.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.65/83.50 = 28.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.65x = 83.50 × 28.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.65x = 2,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389.70/55.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.94

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