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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.24, 82.74 and 33.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.24, 82.74 and 33.82 is: 50.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.24 : 82.74 = 33.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.24/82.74 = 33.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.24x = 82.74 × 33.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.24x = 2,798.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798.27/55.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.66

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