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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.14, 82.58 and 40.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.14, 82.58 and 40.64 is: 60.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.14 : 82.58 = 40.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.14/82.58 = 40.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.14x = 82.58 × 40.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.14x = 3,356.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356.05/55.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.86

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