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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.97, 84.03 and 35.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.97, 84.03 and 35.62 is: 53.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.97 : 84.03 = 35.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.97/84.03 = 35.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.97x = 84.03 × 35.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.97x = 2,993.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993.15/55.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.48

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