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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.91, 75.72 and 40.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.91, 75.72 and 40.19 is: 55.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.91 : 75.72 = 40.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.91/75.72 = 40.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.91x = 75.72 × 40.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.91x = 3,042.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042.99/54.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.42

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