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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.78, 83.70 and 41.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.78, 83.70 and 41.11 is: 61.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.78 : 83.70 = 41.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.78/83.70 = 41.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.78x = 83.70 × 41.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.78x = 3,440.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440.91/55.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.69

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