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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.62, 76.80 and 41.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.62, 76.80 and 41.16 is: 56.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.62 : 76.80 = 41.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.62/76.80 = 41.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.62x = 76.80 × 41.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.62x = 3,161.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161.09/55.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.83

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