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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.18, 76.24 and 41.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.18, 76.24 and 41.41 is: 57.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.18 : 76.24 = 41.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.18/76.24 = 41.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.18x = 76.24 × 41.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.18x = 3,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157.25/55.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.22

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