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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.28, 82.90 and 36.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.28, 82.90 and 36.15 is: 54.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.28 : 82.90 = 36.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.28/82.90 = 36.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.28x = 82.90 × 36.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.28x = 2,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997.10/55.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.22

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