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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.13, 82.92 and 50.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.13, 82.92 and 50.21 is: 75.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.13 : 82.92 = 50.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.13/82.92 = 50.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.13x = 82.92 × 50.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.13x = 4,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163.00/55.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.52

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