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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.91, 115.43 and 56.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.91, 115.43 and 56.56 is: 84.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.91 : 115.43 = 56.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.91/115.43 = 56.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.91x = 115.43 × 56.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.91x = 6,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,528.57/76.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.89

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