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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.08, 82.68 and 34.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.08, 82.68 and 34.83 is: 52.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.08 : 82.68 = 34.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.08/82.68 = 34.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.08x = 82.68 × 34.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.08x = 2,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879.74/55.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.28

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