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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.81, 83.66 and 30.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.81, 83.66 and 30.12 is: 45.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.81 : 83.66 = 30.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.81/83.66 = 30.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.81x = 83.66 × 30.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.81x = 2,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520.00/55.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.15

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