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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.79, 83.69 and 22.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.79, 83.69 and 22.41 is: 33.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.79 : 83.69 = 22.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.79/83.69 = 22.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.79x = 83.69 × 22.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.79x = 1,875.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875.38/55.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.62

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