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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.87, 83.69 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.87, 83.69 and 30.13 is: 45.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.87 : 83.69 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.87/83.69 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.87x = 83.69 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.87x = 2,521.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521.01/55.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.13

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