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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.15, 82.67 and 38.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.15, 82.67 and 38.90 is: 58.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.15 : 82.67 = 38.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.15/82.67 = 38.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.15x = 82.67 × 38.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.15x = 3,215.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215.86/55.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.31

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