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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.93, 83.96 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.93, 83.96 and 51.44 is: 77.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.93 : 83.96 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.93/83.96 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.93x = 83.96 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.93x = 4,319.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319.24/55.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.23

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