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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.58, 123.97 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.58, 123.97 and 55.44 is: 83.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.58 : 123.97 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.58/123.97 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.58x = 123.97 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.58x = 6,872.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,872.90/82.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.23

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