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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.12, 82.52 and 50.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.12, 82.52 and 50.64 is: 75.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.12 : 82.52 = 50.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.12/82.52 = 50.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.12x = 82.52 × 50.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.12x = 4,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178.81/55.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.81

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