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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.28, 82.72 and 46.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.28, 82.72 and 46.27 is: 69.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.28 : 82.72 = 46.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.28/82.72 = 46.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.28x = 82.72 × 46.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.28x = 3,827.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827.62/55.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.24

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