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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.77, 83.69 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.77, 83.69 and 23.73 is: 35.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.77 : 83.69 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.77/83.69 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.77x = 83.69 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.77x = 1,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985.85/55.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.61

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