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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.81, 83.51 and 35.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.81, 83.51 and 35.25 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.81 : 83.51 = 35.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.81/83.51 = 35.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.81x = 83.51 × 35.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.81x = 2,943.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943.73/55.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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