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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.13, 82.69 and 27.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.13, 82.69 and 27.71 is: 41.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.13 : 82.69 = 27.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.13/82.69 = 27.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.13x = 82.69 × 27.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.13x = 2,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291.01/55.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.56

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