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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.69, 76.88 and 41.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.69, 76.88 and 41.15 is: 56.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.69 : 76.88 = 41.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.69/76.88 = 41.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.69x = 76.88 × 41.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.69x = 3,163.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163.91/55.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.82

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