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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55, 82.56 and 18.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55, 82.56 and 18.94 is: 28.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55 : 82.56 = 18.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55/82.56 = 18.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55x = 82.56 × 18.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55x = 1,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563.69/55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.43

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