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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.10, 82.60 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.10, 82.60 and 33.44 is: 50.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.10 : 82.60 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.10/82.60 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.10x = 82.60 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.10x = 2,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762.14/55.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.13

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