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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.35, 82.49 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.35, 82.49 and 54.27 is: 80.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.35 : 82.49 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.35/82.49 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.35x = 82.49 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.35x = 4,476.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476.46/55.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.88

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