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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.89, 83.77 and 40.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.89, 83.77 and 40.64 is: 60.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.89 : 83.77 = 40.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.89/83.77 = 40.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.89x = 83.77 × 40.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.89x = 3,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403.89/55.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.90

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