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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.77, 83.65 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.77, 83.65 and 35.44 is: 53.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.77 : 83.65 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.77/83.65 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.77x = 83.65 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.77x = 2,964.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964.47/55.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.15

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