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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56, 83.95 and 28.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56, 83.95 and 28.93 is: 43.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56 : 83.95 = 28.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56/83.95 = 28.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56x = 83.95 × 28.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56x = 2,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428.67/56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.37

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