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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.84, 83.73 and 23.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.84, 83.73 and 23.75 is: 35.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.84 : 83.73 = 23.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.84/83.73 = 23.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.84x = 83.73 × 23.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.84x = 1,988.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988.59/55.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.61

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