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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56, 83.94 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56, 83.94 and 47 is: 70.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56 : 83.94 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56/83.94 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56x = 83.94 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56x = 3,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,945.18/56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.45

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