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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.05, 75.97 and 41.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.05, 75.97 and 41.21 is: 56.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.05 : 75.97 = 41.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.05/75.97 = 41.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.05x = 75.97 × 41.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.05x = 3,130.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130.68/55.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.87

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