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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.92, 83.82 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.92, 83.82 and 23.40 is: 35.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.92 : 83.82 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.92/83.82 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.92x = 83.82 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.92x = 1,961.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961.39/55.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.07

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