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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.33, 82.92 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.33, 82.92 and 35.02 is: 52.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.33 : 82.92 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.33/82.92 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.33x = 82.92 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.33x = 2,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903.86/55.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.48

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