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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.98, 83.88 and 30.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.98, 83.88 and 30.29 is: 45.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.98 : 83.88 = 30.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.98/83.88 = 30.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.98x = 83.88 × 30.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.98x = 2,540.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540.31/55.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.38

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