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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.09, 82.66 and 28.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.09, 82.66 and 28.05 is: 42.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.09 : 82.66 = 28.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.09/82.66 = 28.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.09x = 82.66 × 28.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.09x = 2,318.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318.13/55.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.08

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