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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.59, 114.02 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.59, 114.02 and 55 is: 75.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.59 : 114.02 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.59/114.02 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.59x = 114.02 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.59x = 6,270.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,270.83/82.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.93

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