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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.80, 83.69 and 30.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.80, 83.69 and 30.15 is: 45.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.80 : 83.69 = 30.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.80/83.69 = 30.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.80x = 83.69 × 30.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.80x = 2,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523.33/55.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.22

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