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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.99, 83.85 and 35.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.99, 83.85 and 35.71 is: 53.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.99 : 83.85 = 35.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.99/83.85 = 35.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.99x = 83.85 × 35.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.99x = 2,994.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994.14/55.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.48

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