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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.71, 84.59 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.71, 84.59 and 55 is: 82.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.71 : 84.59 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.71/84.59 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.71x = 84.59 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.71x = 4,652.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652.45/56.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.04

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