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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.97, 83.95 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.97, 83.95 and 25.52 is: 38.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.97 : 83.95 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.97/83.95 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.97x = 83.95 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.97x = 2,141.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141.96/55.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.27

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