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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.13, 84.15 and 27.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.13, 84.15 and 27.24 is: 40.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.13 : 84.15 = 27.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.13/84.15 = 27.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.13x = 84.15 × 27.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.13x = 2,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292.25/56.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.84

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