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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55, 82.52 and 26.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55, 82.52 and 26.52 is: 39.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55 : 82.52 = 26.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55/82.52 = 26.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55x = 82.52 × 26.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55x = 2,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188.43/55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.79

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