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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.89, 84.72 and 55.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.89, 84.72 and 55.37 is: 82.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.89 : 84.72 = 55.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.89/84.72 = 55.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.89x = 84.72 × 55.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.89x = 4,690.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690.95/56.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.46

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