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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.34, 82.95 and 28.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.34, 82.95 and 28.32 is: 42.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.34 : 82.95 = 28.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.34/82.95 = 28.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.34x = 82.95 × 28.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.34x = 2,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349.14/55.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.45

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