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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.22, 82.81 and 16.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.22, 82.81 and 16.69 is: 25.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.22 : 82.81 = 16.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.22/82.81 = 16.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.22x = 82.81 × 16.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.22x = 1,382.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382.22/55.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.03

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