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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.18, 82.66 and 41.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.18, 82.66 and 41.40 is: 62.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.18 : 82.66 = 41.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.18/82.66 = 41.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.18x = 82.66 × 41.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.18x = 3,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422.12/55.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.02

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