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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.94, 83.93 and 23.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.94, 83.93 and 23.46 is: 35.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.94 : 83.93 = 23.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.94/83.93 = 23.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.94x = 83.93 × 23.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.94x = 1,968.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968.79/55.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.20

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