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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.56, 116.62 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.56, 116.62 and 55.44 is: 76.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.56 : 116.62 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.56/116.62 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.56x = 116.62 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.56x = 6,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,465.41/84.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.46

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