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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.16, 82.67 and 39.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.16, 82.67 and 39.92 is: 59.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.16 : 82.67 = 39.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.16/82.67 = 39.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.16x = 82.67 × 39.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.16x = 3,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300.19/55.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.83

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