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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.26, 82.34 and 50.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.26, 82.34 and 50.16 is: 74.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.26 : 82.34 = 50.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.26/82.34 = 50.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.26x = 82.34 × 50.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.26x = 4,130.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130.17/55.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.74

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