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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.52, 83.30 and 36.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.52, 83.30 and 36.28 is: 54.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.52 : 83.30 = 36.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.52/83.30 = 36.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.52x = 83.30 × 36.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.52x = 3,022.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022.05/55.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.43

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