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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.89, 115.11 and 56.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.89, 115.11 and 56.55 is: 84.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.89 : 115.11 = 56.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.89/115.11 = 56.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.89x = 115.11 × 56.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.89x = 6,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,509.47/76.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.66

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