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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.92, 83.96 and 23.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.92, 83.96 and 23.88 is: 35.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.92 : 83.96 = 23.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.92/83.96 = 23.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.92x = 83.96 × 23.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.92x = 2,004.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004.96/55.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.85

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