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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81, 111.72 and 56.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81, 111.72 and 56.44 is: 77.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81 : 111.72 = 56.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81/111.72 = 56.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81x = 111.72 × 56.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81x = 6,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,305.48/81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.85

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