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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.97, 83.94 and 27.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.97, 83.94 and 27.08 is: 40.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.97 : 83.94 = 27.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.97/83.94 = 27.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.97x = 83.94 × 27.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.97x = 2,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272.68/55.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.61

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