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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.19, 82.72 and 35.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.19, 82.72 and 35.94 is: 53.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.19 : 82.72 = 35.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.19/82.72 = 35.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.19x = 82.72 × 35.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.19x = 2,972.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972.64/55.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.87

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