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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.22, 82.81 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.22, 82.81 and 38.14 is: 57.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.22 : 82.81 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.22/82.81 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.22x = 82.81 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.22x = 3,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158.37/55.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.20

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