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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 115.94 and 56.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 115.94 and 56.40 is: 77.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 115.94 = 56.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/115.94 = 56.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 115.94 × 56.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 6,538.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,538.73/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.84

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