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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55, 82.50 and 22.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55, 82.50 and 22.96 is: 34.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55 : 82.50 = 22.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55/82.50 = 22.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55x = 82.50 × 22.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55x = 1,894.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894.20/55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.44

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