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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.28, 135.63 and 56.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.28, 135.63 and 56.83 is: 78.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.28 : 135.63 = 56.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.28/135.63 = 56.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.28x = 135.63 × 56.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.28x = 7,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,707.57/98.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.42

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