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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.32, 83 and 32.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.32, 83 and 32.50 is: 48.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.32 : 83 = 32.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.32/83 = 32.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.32x = 83 × 32.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.32x = 2,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697.50/55.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.76

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