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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56, 83.36 and 54.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56, 83.36 and 54.48 is: 81.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56 : 83.36 = 54.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56/83.36 = 54.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56x = 83.36 × 54.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56x = 4,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541.45/56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.10

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