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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.18, 76.05 and 52.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.18, 76.05 and 52.41 is: 72.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.18 : 76.05 = 52.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.18/76.05 = 52.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.18x = 76.05 × 52.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.18x = 3,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985.82/55.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.23

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