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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.13, 83.98 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.13, 83.98 and 35.74 is: 53.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.13 : 83.98 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.13/83.98 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.13x = 83.98 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.13x = 3,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001.45/56.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.47

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