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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.47, 82.97 and 37.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.47, 82.97 and 37.45 is: 56.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.47 : 82.97 = 37.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.47/82.97 = 37.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.47x = 82.97 × 37.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.47x = 3,107.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107.23/55.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.02

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