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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.79, 134.92 and 56.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.79, 134.92 and 56.33 is: 77.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.79 : 134.92 = 56.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.79/134.92 = 56.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.79x = 134.92 × 56.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.79x = 7,599.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,599.09/97.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.71

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