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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.67, 83.43 and 28.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.67, 83.43 and 28.18 is: 42.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.67 : 83.43 = 28.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.67/83.43 = 28.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.67x = 83.43 × 28.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.67x = 2,350.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350.85/55.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.23

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