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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.26, 82.84 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.26, 82.84 and 33.56 is: 50.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.26 : 82.84 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.26/82.84 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.26x = 82.84 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.26x = 2,780.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780.11/55.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.31

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