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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.34, 84.40 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.34, 84.40 and 44 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.34 : 84.40 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.34/84.40 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.34x = 84.40 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.34x = 3,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713.60/56.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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