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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.68, 83.52 and 34.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.68, 83.52 and 34.32 is: 51.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.68 : 83.52 = 34.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.68/83.52 = 34.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.68x = 83.52 × 34.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.68x = 2,866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866.41/55.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.48

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