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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.14, 82.64 and 40.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.14, 82.64 and 40.79 is: 61.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.14 : 82.64 = 40.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.14/82.64 = 40.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.14x = 82.64 × 40.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.14x = 3,370.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370.89/55.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.13

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