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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.71, 76.86 and 41.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.71, 76.86 and 41.19 is: 56.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.71 : 76.86 = 41.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.71/76.86 = 41.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.71x = 76.86 × 41.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.71x = 3,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165.86/55.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.83

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