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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.23, 82.71 and 53.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.23, 82.71 and 53.77 is: 80.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.23 : 82.71 = 53.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.23/82.71 = 53.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.23x = 82.71 × 53.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.23x = 4,447.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447.32/55.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.52

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