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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.94, 114.34 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.94, 114.34 and 55.28 is: 76.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.94 : 114.34 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.94/114.34 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.94x = 114.34 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.94x = 6,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,320.72/82.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.21

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