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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.86, 76.98 and 41.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.86, 76.98 and 41.10 is: 56.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.86 : 76.98 = 41.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.86/76.98 = 41.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.86x = 76.98 × 41.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.86x = 3,163.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163.88/55.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.64

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