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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.27, 82.90 and 30.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.27, 82.90 and 30.88 is: 46.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.27 : 82.90 = 30.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.27/82.90 = 30.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.27x = 82.90 × 30.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.27x = 2,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560.38/55.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.33

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