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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.83, 83.33 and 55.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.83, 83.33 and 55.22 is: 82.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.83 : 83.33 = 55.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.83/83.33 = 55.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.83x = 83.33 × 55.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.83x = 4,601.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601.83/55.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.43

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