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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.97, 84.16 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.97, 84.16 and 54.44 is: 81.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.97 : 84.16 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.97/84.16 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.97x = 84.16 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.97x = 4,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581.67/55.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.86

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