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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.38, 83.12 and 26.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.38, 83.12 and 26.54 is: 39.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.38 : 83.12 = 26.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.38/83.12 = 26.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.38x = 83.12 × 26.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.38x = 2,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206.00/55.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.83

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