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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.12, 82.68 and 33.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.12, 82.68 and 33.76 is: 50.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.12 : 82.68 = 33.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.12/82.68 = 33.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.12x = 82.68 × 33.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.12x = 2,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791.28/55.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.64

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