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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.63, 85.95 and 56.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.63, 85.95 and 56.40 is: 84.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.63 : 85.95 = 56.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.63/85.95 = 56.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.63x = 85.95 × 56.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.63x = 4,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847.58/57.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.12

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