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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.89, 83.80 and 30.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.89, 83.80 and 30.24 is: 45.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.89 : 83.80 = 30.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.89/83.80 = 30.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.89x = 83.80 × 30.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.89x = 2,534.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534.15/55.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.34

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