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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.08, 82.59 and 34.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.08, 82.59 and 34.79 is: 52.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.08 : 82.59 = 34.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.08/82.59 = 34.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.08x = 82.59 × 34.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.08x = 2,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873.31/55.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.17

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