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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.76, 83.62 and 35.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.76, 83.62 and 35.40 is: 53.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.76 : 83.62 = 35.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.76/83.62 = 35.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.76x = 83.62 × 35.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.76x = 2,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960.06/55.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.09

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