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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.29, 83.97 and 56.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.29, 83.97 and 56.43 is: 77.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.29 : 83.97 = 56.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.29/83.97 = 56.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.29x = 83.97 × 56.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.29x = 4,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738.43/61.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.31

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