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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.10, 76.03 and 42.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.10, 76.03 and 42.14 is: 58.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.10 : 76.03 = 42.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.10/76.03 = 42.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.10x = 76.03 × 42.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.10x = 3,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203.90/55.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.15

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