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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.28, 76.26 and 41.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.28, 76.26 and 41.47 is: 57.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.28 : 76.26 = 41.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.28/76.26 = 41.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.28x = 76.26 × 41.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.28x = 3,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162.50/55.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.21

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