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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.23, 84.49 and 42.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.23, 84.49 and 42.55 is: 63.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.23 : 84.49 = 42.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.23/84.49 = 42.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.23x = 84.49 × 42.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.23x = 3,594.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594.73/56.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.93

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