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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.44, 115.96 and 56.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.44, 115.96 and 56.86 is: 85.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.44 : 115.96 = 56.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.44/115.96 = 56.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.44x = 115.96 × 56.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.44x = 6,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593.49/77.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.14

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