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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.56, 82.97 and 50.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.56, 82.97 and 50.40 is: 75.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.56 : 82.97 = 50.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.56/82.97 = 50.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.56x = 82.97 × 50.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.56x = 4,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181.69/55.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.26

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