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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.94, 115.44 and 56.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.94, 115.44 and 56.55 is: 84.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.94 : 115.44 = 56.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.94/115.44 = 56.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.94x = 115.44 × 56.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.94x = 6,528.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,528.13/76.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.85

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