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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.16, 82.60 and 53.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.16, 82.60 and 53.54 is: 80.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.16 : 82.60 = 53.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.16/82.60 = 53.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.16x = 82.60 × 53.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.16x = 4,422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422.09/55.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.17

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