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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.70, 85.26 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.70, 85.26 and 54 is: 81.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.70 : 85.26 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.70/85.26 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.70x = 85.26 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.70x = 4,604.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604.04/56.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.20

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