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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56, 83.88 and 44.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56, 83.88 and 44.60 is: 66.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56 : 83.88 = 44.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56/83.88 = 44.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56x = 83.88 × 44.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56x = 3,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741.05/56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.80

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