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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.09, 83.83 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.09, 83.83 and 54.74 is: 81.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.09 : 83.83 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.09/83.83 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.09x = 83.83 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.09x = 4,588.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588.85/56.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.81

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