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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.12, 75.98 and 41.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.12, 75.98 and 41.32 is: 56.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.12 : 75.98 = 41.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.12/75.98 = 41.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.12x = 75.98 × 41.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.12x = 3,139.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139.49/55.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.96

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