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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.27, 83.06 and 32.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.27, 83.06 and 32.45 is: 48.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.27 : 83.06 = 32.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.27/83.06 = 32.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.27x = 83.06 × 32.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.27x = 2,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695.30/55.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.77

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