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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.28, 82.96 and 24.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.28, 82.96 and 24.86 is: 37.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.28 : 82.96 = 24.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.28/82.96 = 24.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.28x = 82.96 × 24.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.28x = 2,062.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062.53/55.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.31

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