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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.99, 84.01 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.99, 84.01 and 25.55 is: 38.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.99 : 84.01 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.99/84.01 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.99x = 84.01 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.99x = 2,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146.57/55.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.34

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