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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.23, 82.82 and 29.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.23, 82.82 and 29.49 is: 44.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.23 : 82.82 = 29.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.23/82.82 = 29.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.23x = 82.82 × 29.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.23x = 2,442.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442.21/55.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.22

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