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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.12, 114.68 and 55.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.12, 114.68 and 55.48 is: 76.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.12 : 114.68 = 55.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.12/114.68 = 55.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.12x = 114.68 × 55.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.12x = 6,362.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,362.45/83.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.55

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