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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.59, 115.26 and 56.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.59, 115.26 and 56.43 is: 84.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.59 : 115.26 = 56.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.59/115.26 = 56.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.59x = 115.26 × 56.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.59x = 6,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,504.12/76.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.92

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