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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.71, 83.50 and 35.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.71, 83.50 and 35.38 is: 53.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.71 : 83.50 = 35.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.71/83.50 = 35.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.71x = 83.50 × 35.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.71x = 2,954.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954.23/55.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.03

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