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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.83, 85.34 and 54.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.83, 85.34 and 54.26 is: 81.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.83 : 85.34 = 54.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.83/85.34 = 54.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.83x = 85.34 × 54.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.83x = 4,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630.28/56.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.48

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