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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55, 82.41 and 54.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55, 82.41 and 54.37 is: 81.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55 : 82.41 = 54.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55/82.41 = 54.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55x = 82.41 × 54.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55x = 4,480.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480.63/55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.47

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