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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.28, 82.46 and 53.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.28, 82.46 and 53.84 is: 80.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.28 : 82.46 = 53.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.28/82.46 = 53.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.28x = 82.46 × 53.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.28x = 4,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439.65/55.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.31

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