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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.76, 85 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.76, 85 and 55.12 is: 82.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.76 : 85 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.76/85 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.76x = 85 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.76x = 4,685.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685.20/56.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.54

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