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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.92, 83.89 and 19.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.92, 83.89 and 19.86 is: 29.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.92 : 83.89 = 19.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.92/83.89 = 19.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.92x = 83.89 × 19.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.92x = 1,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665.69/55.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.79

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