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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.26, 82.96 and 34.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.26, 82.96 and 34.99 is: 52.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.26 : 82.96 = 34.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.26/82.96 = 34.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.26x = 82.96 × 34.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.26x = 2,902.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902.48/55.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.52

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