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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.56, 83.22 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.56, 83.22 and 41.28 is: 61.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.56 : 83.22 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.56/83.22 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.56x = 83.22 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.56x = 3,435.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435.32/55.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.83

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