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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.20, 82.80 and 34.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.20, 82.80 and 34.90 is: 52.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.20 : 82.80 = 34.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.20/82.80 = 34.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.20x = 82.80 × 34.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.20x = 2,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889.72/55.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.35

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