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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55, 82.09 and 48.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55, 82.09 and 48.84 is: 72.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55 : 82.09 = 48.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55/82.09 = 48.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55x = 82.09 × 48.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55x = 4,009.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009.28/55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.90

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