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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.91, 83.53 and 54.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.91, 83.53 and 54.02 is: 80.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.91 : 83.53 = 54.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.91/83.53 = 54.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.91x = 83.53 × 54.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.91x = 4,512.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512.29/55.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.71

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