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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.13, 82.63 and 38.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.13, 82.63 and 38.02 is: 56.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.13 : 82.63 = 38.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.13/82.63 = 38.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.13x = 82.63 × 38.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.13x = 3,140.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140.99/55.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.98

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