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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.67, 83.49 and 17.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.67, 83.49 and 17.14 is: 25.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.67 : 83.49 = 17.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.67/83.49 = 17.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.67x = 83.49 × 17.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.67x = 1,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430.81/55.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.70

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