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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.89, 83.57 and 43.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.89, 83.57 and 43.06 is: 64.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.89 : 83.57 = 43.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.89/83.57 = 43.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.89x = 83.57 × 43.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.89x = 3,598.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598.52/55.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.39

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