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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.44, 92.56 and 56.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.44, 92.56 and 56.77 is: 85.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.44 : 92.56 = 56.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.44/92.56 = 56.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.44x = 92.56 × 56.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.44x = 5,254.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,254.63/61.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.52

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