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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.78, 123.84 and 55.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.78, 123.84 and 55.60 is: 83.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.78 : 123.84 = 55.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.78/123.84 = 55.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.78x = 123.84 × 55.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.78x = 6,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,885.50/82.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.18

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