Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 288 and 55.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 192, 288 and 55.04 is: 82.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192 : 288 = 55.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192/288 = 55.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192x = 288 × 55.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192x = 15,850.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,850.08/192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82.55
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