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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.16, 82.80 and 35.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.16, 82.80 and 35.58 is: 53.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.16 : 82.80 = 35.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.16/82.80 = 35.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.16x = 82.80 × 35.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.16x = 2,946.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946.02/55.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.41

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