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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.93, 75.74 and 41.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.93, 75.74 and 41.11 is: 56.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.93 : 75.74 = 41.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.93/75.74 = 41.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.93x = 75.74 × 41.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.93x = 3,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113.28/54.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.68

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