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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.73, 83.55 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.73, 83.55 and 23.69 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.73 : 83.55 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.73/83.55 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.73x = 83.55 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.73x = 1,979.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979.30/55.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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