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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.24, 82.82 and 38.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.24, 82.82 and 38.09 is: 57.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.24 : 82.82 = 38.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.24/82.82 = 38.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.24x = 82.82 × 38.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.24x = 3,154.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154.92/55.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.12

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