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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.22, 82.91 and 50.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.22, 82.91 and 50.97 is: 76.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.22 : 82.91 = 50.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.22/82.91 = 50.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.22x = 82.91 × 50.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.22x = 4,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225.92/55.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.53

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