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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.15, 76.22 and 41.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.15, 76.22 and 41.38 is: 57.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.15 : 76.22 = 41.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.15/76.22 = 41.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.15x = 76.22 × 41.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.15x = 3,153.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153.78/55.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.19

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