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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.17, 83.16 and 50.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.17, 83.16 and 50.27 is: 75.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.17 : 83.16 = 50.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.17/83.16 = 50.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.17x = 83.16 × 50.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.17x = 4,180.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180.04/55.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.77

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