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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.26, 82.91 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.26, 82.91 and 19.19 is: 28.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.26 : 82.91 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.26/82.91 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.26x = 82.91 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.26x = 1,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591.30/55.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.80

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