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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.84, 83.63 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.84, 83.63 and 35.45 is: 53.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.84 : 83.63 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.84/83.63 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.84x = 83.63 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.84x = 2,964.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964.35/55.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.09

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