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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.83, 82.06 and 33.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.83, 82.06 and 33.47 is: 50.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.83 : 82.06 = 33.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.83/82.06 = 33.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.83x = 82.06 × 33.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.83x = 2,745.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745.97/54.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.09

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