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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55, 82.49 and 18.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55, 82.49 and 18.93 is: 28.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55 : 82.49 = 18.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55/82.49 = 18.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55x = 82.49 × 18.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55x = 1,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561.54/55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.39

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