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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.13, 84.31 and 54.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.13, 84.31 and 54.42 is: 81.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.13 : 84.31 = 54.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.13/84.31 = 54.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.13x = 84.31 × 54.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.13x = 4,588.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588.15/56.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.74

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