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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.30, 82.82 and 34.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.30, 82.82 and 34.95 is: 52.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.30 : 82.82 = 34.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.30/82.82 = 34.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.30x = 82.82 × 34.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.30x = 2,894.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894.56/55.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.34

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