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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56, 77.28 and 41.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56, 77.28 and 41.51 is: 57.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56 : 77.28 = 41.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56/77.28 = 41.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56x = 77.28 × 41.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56x = 3,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207.89/56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.28

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