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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.16, 82.69 and 42.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.16, 82.69 and 42.82 is: 64.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.16 : 82.69 = 42.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.16/82.69 = 42.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.16x = 82.69 × 42.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.16x = 3,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540.79/55.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.19

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