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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.16, 82.76 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.16, 82.76 and 20.94 is: 31.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.16 : 82.76 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.16/82.76 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.16x = 82.76 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.16x = 1,732.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732.99/55.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.42

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