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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55, 82.50 and 52.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55, 82.50 and 52.68 is: 79.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55 : 82.50 = 52.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55/82.50 = 52.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55x = 82.50 × 52.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55x = 4,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346.10/55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.02

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