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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.78, 83.59 and 28.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.78, 83.59 and 28.69 is: 42.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.78 : 83.59 = 28.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.78/83.59 = 28.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.78x = 83.59 × 28.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.78x = 2,398.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398.20/55.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.99

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