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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.55, 108.34 and 56.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.55, 108.34 and 56.68 is: 78.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.55 : 108.34 = 56.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.55/108.34 = 56.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.55x = 108.34 × 56.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.55x = 6,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,140.30/78.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.17

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