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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.98, 84 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.98, 84 and 53.52 is: 80.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.98 : 84 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.98/84 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.98x = 84 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.98x = 4,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495.68/55.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.31

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