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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55, 82.58 and 49.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55, 82.58 and 49.33 is: 74.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55 : 82.58 = 49.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55/82.58 = 49.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55x = 82.58 × 49.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55x = 4,073.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073.67/55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.07

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