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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.78, 76.99 and 39.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.78, 76.99 and 39.41 is: 54.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.78 : 76.99 = 39.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.78/76.99 = 39.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.78x = 76.99 × 39.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.78x = 3,033.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033.59/55.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.39

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