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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.41, 82.97 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.41, 82.97 and 38.27 is: 57.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.41 : 82.97 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.41/82.97 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.41x = 82.97 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.41x = 3,175.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175.07/55.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.30

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