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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.02, 82.46 and 30.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.02, 82.46 and 30.63 is: 45.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.02 : 82.46 = 30.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.02/82.46 = 30.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.02x = 82.46 × 30.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.02x = 2,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525.60/55.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.90

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