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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56, 77.28 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56, 77.28 and 33 is: 45.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56 : 77.28 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56/77.28 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56x = 77.28 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56x = 2,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550.24/56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.54

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