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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.36, 83.24 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.36, 83.24 and 55 is: 82.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.36 : 83.24 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.36/83.24 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.36x = 83.24 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.36x = 4,578.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578.20/55.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.70

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