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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56, 84.16 and 41.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56, 84.16 and 41.60 is: 62.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56 : 84.16 = 41.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56/84.16 = 41.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56x = 84.16 × 41.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56x = 3,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501.06/56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.52

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