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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.83, 83.70 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.83, 83.70 and 33 is: 49.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.83 : 83.70 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.83/83.70 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.83x = 83.70 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.83x = 2,762.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762.10/55.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.47

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