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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.16, 84.78 and 55.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.16, 84.78 and 55.84 is: 84.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.16 : 84.78 = 55.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.16/84.78 = 55.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.16x = 84.78 × 55.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.16x = 4,734.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734.12/56.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.30

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