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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.54, 84.43 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.54, 84.43 and 45 is: 67.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.54 : 84.43 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.54/84.43 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.54x = 84.43 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.54x = 3,799.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,799.35/56.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.20

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