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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.59, 76.83 and 41.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.59, 76.83 and 41.13 is: 56.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.59 : 76.83 = 41.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.59/76.83 = 41.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.59x = 76.83 × 41.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.59x = 3,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160.02/55.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.85

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