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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.29, 82.97 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.29, 82.97 and 35.02 is: 52.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.29 : 82.97 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.29/82.97 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.29x = 82.97 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.29x = 2,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905.02/55.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.54

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