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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.03, 75.91 and 41.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.03, 75.91 and 41.22 is: 56.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.03 : 75.91 = 41.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.03/75.91 = 41.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.03x = 75.91 × 41.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.03x = 3,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129.01/55.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.86

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