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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.05, 104.95 and 41.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.05, 104.95 and 41.55 is: 57.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.05 : 104.95 = 41.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.05/104.95 = 41.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.05x = 104.95 × 41.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.05x = 4,359.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359.94/76.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.33

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