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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.31, 82.96 and 29.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.31, 82.96 and 29.59 is: 44.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.31 : 82.96 = 29.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.31/82.96 = 29.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.31x = 82.96 × 29.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.31x = 2,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454.51/55.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.38

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