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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.10, 77.34 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.10, 77.34 and 54 is: 74.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.10 : 77.34 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.10/77.34 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.10x = 77.34 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.10x = 4,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176.36/56.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.44

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