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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.83, 77.04 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.83, 77.04 and 41.28 is: 56.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.83 : 77.04 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.83/77.04 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.83x = 77.04 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.83x = 3,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180.21/55.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.96

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