Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.08, 77.42 and 42.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56.08, 77.42 and 42.99 is: 59.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56.08 : 77.42 = 42.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56.08/77.42 = 42.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56.08x = 77.42 × 42.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56.08x = 3,328.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,328.29/56.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59.35
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