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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.70, 76.81 and 41.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.70, 76.81 and 41.92 is: 57.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.70 : 76.81 = 41.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.70/76.81 = 41.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.70x = 76.81 × 41.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.70x = 3,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219.72/55.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.80

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