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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.04, 82.58 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.04, 82.58 and 26.16 is: 39.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.04 : 82.58 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.04/82.58 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.04x = 82.58 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.04x = 2,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160.16/55.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.25

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