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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.28, 82.91 and 24.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.28, 82.91 and 24.83 is: 37.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.28 : 82.91 = 24.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.28/82.91 = 24.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.28x = 82.91 × 24.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.28x = 2,058.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058.53/55.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.24

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