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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.09, 75.92 and 41.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.09, 75.92 and 41.18 is: 56.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.09 : 75.92 = 41.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.09/75.92 = 41.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.09x = 75.92 × 41.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.09x = 3,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125.80/55.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.74

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