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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81, 111.69 and 56.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81, 111.69 and 56.39 is: 77.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81 : 111.69 = 56.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81/111.69 = 56.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81x = 111.69 × 56.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81x = 6,297.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,297.64/81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.75

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