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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.71, 76.84 and 41.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.71, 76.84 and 41.91 is: 57.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.71 : 76.84 = 41.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.71/76.84 = 41.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.71x = 76.84 × 41.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.71x = 3,220.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220.36/55.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.81

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