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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.92, 83.86 and 25.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.92, 83.86 and 25.48 is: 38.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.92 : 83.86 = 25.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.92/83.86 = 25.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.92x = 83.86 × 25.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.92x = 2,136.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136.48/55.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.21

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