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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.35, 82.96 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.35, 82.96 and 26.45 is: 39.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.35 : 82.96 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.35/82.96 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.35x = 82.96 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.35x = 2,194.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194.29/55.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.64

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