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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.41, 82.96 and 41.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.41, 82.96 and 41.68 is: 62.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.41 : 82.96 = 41.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.41/82.96 = 41.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.41x = 82.96 × 41.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.41x = 3,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457.77/55.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.40

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